The Big Bluestem TRACK Trail is a 2.28-mile trail, out and back. You will trek through a canopy of trees, including Hackberry, Ash and a majestic Bois D’ Arc tree.
About ½ mile in, you will find a lush prairie full of native grasses and wildflowers. Along the trail, you may observe vernal pools, which are seasonal wetlands that provide habitats for unique species of birds and amphibians.
This trail also passes through remnants of an important Texas ecoregion called the Blackland Prairie. Stretching from the Red River to San Antonio, the Blackland Prairie is a long sliver of fertile ground described as a ‘sea of grass’ by European settlers.
Have fun as you hike the trail, explore the park, and discover its wonders!
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Location Details
Recreational Features: Birding
Amenities:
ADA Compliant: No
Seasonality: Open all year
Adventures for Big Bluestem Trail - Grand Park
Hiking
The Blackland Prairie
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
2.28
The Blackland Prairie is home to abundant animal and plant life. Use this brochure to explore this incredible 'sea of grass' and discover its riches.
Hiking
Need for Trees
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
2.28
By following the picture and text clues found in "The Need for Trees" brochure, you will discover six of the more common trees found in the area. During your adventure, you will learn about the need people and other animals have for trees and about the roles they play in the forest.
Hiking
Bug Out
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
2.28
The "Bug Out" brochure is an investigation into the creepy crawlies of the forest. This adventure will help you learn how to identify the difference between insects, spiders and other arthropods.
Hiking
Decomposers of the Dead
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
2.28
When plants and animals die, an important type of organism takes care of the mess. Scavengers and decomposers feed on dead things and return the energy to the ecosystem. Use this brochure to learn about the great and gross world of decomposers.
Directions
7275 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034
Frisco, TX 75034
Latitude: 33.144182000000
Longitude: -96.843810000000
Longitude: -96.843810000000
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