January
Jan 13, 2027Escarpment climbs and cedar brake singletrack to open the year.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 6.5–7 mi
- Hard with ruck
TrailCedar Ridge Preserve
Christian Ruck & Hiking Connect Group · DFW · Est. 2027
Meet Me
On The Trail
Walk by faith. Carry with purpose.
Once a month, men shoulder a pack, leave the noise behind and walk some of DFW's best trails together—4 to 10 miles at a time, with faith, fellowship and purpose.
- MEN ONLY
- ·ONCE A MONTH
- ·WEDNESDAYS
- ·10 AM
- ·4–10 MILES
- ·25–50 LB PACK
- ·FREE
Order My Steps
“Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me.”
Psalm 119:133 NKJV
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.” — Psalm 37:23
Why we walk
Shoulder to shoulder
Some conversations happen better shoulder to shoulder than face to face.
We walk to get stronger. We ruck to learn how to carry weight. We gather because men were never meant to carry every burden alone.
And above all, we walk with the conviction that our steps belong to God.
Carry the weight. Share the road. Follow His lead.
The next ruck
January — Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Start
- 10:00 AM
- Target
- 6.5–7 mi
- Difficulty
- Hard with ruck
- Pack
- 25–50 lb
Escarpment climbs and cedar brake singletrack to open the year. Trail: Cedar Ridge Preserve.
Time on the clock
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We start at 10:00 AM and finish no later than approximately 2:00 PM. Come carrying weight. Don't carry life alone.
12 trails. 12 months. One step at a time.
The 2027 Trail Ledger
Second Wednesday of each month, with one intentional exception: November falls on the 17th. Each route unlocks publicly after we've walked it, and is stamped SECURED once the recap is filed.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
February
Feb 10, 2027Short, steep and technical. Rock underfoot the whole way.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 5–6 mi
- Hard
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
March
Mar 10, 2027Rolling prairie-edge loops with a turnaround configuration.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 7 mi
- Medium–Hard
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
April
Apr 14, 2027Quiet creek-bottom hardwoods and a complete perimeter route.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 7 mi
- Medium–Hard
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
May
May 12, 2027Our longest spring push along a technical lakeside configuration.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 9–10 mi
- Hard
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
June
Jun 9, 2027Shaded natural-surface river corridor before the heat sets in.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 6–8 mi
- Medium
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
July
Jul 14, 2027A shorter July route. Bring the weight, respect the heat.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 4–5 mi
- Medium with ruck
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
August
Aug 11, 2027Unpaved network plus a connector route through the canopy.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 5–6 mi
- Medium with ruck
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
September
Sep 8, 2027Deep wooded sections and river-bottom dirt.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 7–8 mi
- Medium
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
October
Oct 13, 2027Progressively harder loops as the weather finally breaks.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 8 mi
- Medium–Hard
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
November
Nov 17, 2027Third-Wednesday exception. Configured loops plus an extension.
- Target
- Difficulty
- ~8 mi
- Hard
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Route Classified
REVEALS AFTER THE RUCK
December
Dec 8, 2027Close the year on the DORBA Medium Loop.
- Target
- Difficulty
- 8 mi
- Hard
Trail, address and route are released to registered men before the hike.
Field checklist
What to bring
Ruck or backpack
A dedicated ruck or any sturdy pack you already own.
25–50 lb carried weight
Plates, sandbags, water jugs, books — your call, your ability.
Your own water
Bring more than you think. There is no aid station.
Trail shoes or boots
Natural-surface trails, rock and roots. No slick soles.
Weather-appropriate clothing
North Texas swings hard. Layer for the forecast.
Optional gear
Snacks, electrolytes, small first-aid kit, sun protection.
How it works
Seven steps
- 01
RSVP.
- 02
Prepare your pack.
- 03
Receive private trail logistics.
- 04
Meet at the trailhead.
- 05
Walk together.
- 06
Complete the route.
- 07
The trail becomes SECURED in the public ledger.
Safety & trail conditions
- Trail conditions change. What was dry last week may not be dry on ruck day.
- Natural-surface trails may close after rain, and we honor those closures.
- Events may be modified, shortened, relocated or postponed.
- Each participant is responsible for choosing a carried weight appropriate to his current ability.
- This is not a race. Nobody gets left behind and nobody has to prove anything.
- Follow all trail rules and direction from park authorities.
Questions
Before you come
The next step is yours.
Come carrying weight. Don't carry life alone.