Frequently Asked Questions
There are approximately 40 miles of mapped driving trails. However, not each trail will bloom each year so please check the current map on the website for more information or call 972-878-4748 or come by the Ennis Welcome Center located at 201 NW Main St. for updated trails and directions. The map stays the same but where the bluebonnets bloom will change each year. You can also download a current trail map.
Most of the state highways are marked but not all the roads are marked on the trails.
The Ennis Bluebonnet Trails can be driven anytime during the day, from dawn to dusk as these are mapped driving trails in the country. There are parks such as Meadow View Nature Area that will have specific times they are open so please check the trail map for updated information.
Typically the bluebonnets peak around the 2nd to 3rd week of April. However, this can vary year to year due to weather conditions and terrain. Please check this website or call 972-878-4748 before your visit.
The Ennis Garden Club will drive the trails to check the bloom status each week starting in late March. The Club then reports to the Ennis Welcome Center about the latest status of the bluebonnets so the visitors can be well informed where the best flowers are on the trails at the time of their visit.
Maps available April 1-30. You can pick up a Bluebonnet Trail Map at the Ennis Welcome Center located at 201 NW Main St, Ennis, Texas 75119. The Ennis Welcome Center is open Monday - Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-4pm; Closed Easter Sunday.
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Three parks in Ennis, the Ennis Veterans Memorial Park, Bluebonnet Park and Meadow View Nature Area have been seeded, but weather conditions can affect the blooms of the seeded areas. All the other areas along the trails in Ennis are not seeded and are completely natural to the area. Mother Nature is in control of how many flowers we get each year. So please check the status of the trails before driving long distances.
For your safety, please do not pet the animals on the trails. The Ennis Bluebonnet Trails are located in the countryside of Ellis County. There is not a leash law for pets in Ellis County so please be careful. If you come across a dog along the Ennis Bluebonnet Trail, please do NOT pick them up. They are not stray dogs. They are farm dogs that roam the pastures and fields.
Under Federal Aviation Administration rules, you can generally fly a drone over private property as long as you follow airspace and safety regulations. However, you should be careful about privacy laws and avoid filming people or homes without consent.
It is always best, and more considerate, to ask the property owner for permission first.
While you are enjoying the trails, please respect private property. Do not climb fences, open gates, or block driveways, and do not litter. If the private landowner has a sign that says “you may enter” or "We Welcome Visitors", only then may you do so. Also, please do not trample the flowers. If taking pictures, stay in the path that has already been established to preserve the fields. Thank you!
No, there is no admission fee to drive the trails. It is free.
www.wildflowerhaven.com or Texas Wildflower Report or similiar Facebook sites.
No. Each year is different. Blooms vary on each trail year to year so always check our website for an updated bluebonnet status and directions.
Our Ennis Bluebonnet Trails are scheduled to be open during April as this is when the trail signs are up and maps are available at 201 NW Main St, Ennis, Texas 75119. During Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival (April 17-19), you may also pick up a map at the Ennis Garden Club Tent located on Dallas St.
Visit one of the local parks and/or playground areas.
There are portable restrooms in Bristol located at the Bristol General Store and at Meadow View Nature Area. The Ennis Veterans Memorial Park, Bluebonnet Park, and Minnie McDowall Park (119 N Dallas), and the Ennis Welcome Center (201 NW Main St) have public restrooms.
Drive safely out on the trails. Watch for stopped vehicles, children, and animals. While the roads used for the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails are public roads, the properties themselves are privately owned. As such, trails should be enjoyed from the safety of your vehicle unless a property owner has a sign posted stating otherwise. If you would like to get out of your vehicle to enjoy bluebonnets up close, please do so at the public areas that are listed on the map. If you do get out of your vehicle, please watch where you sit, stand or step. It is the country and there may be critters, ants, and cow paddies.
IF YOU ARE TRAVELING THE TRAILS ON SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 11, 2026, please be cautious of bicyclers. There is a large organized bicycle ride traveling through the NORTH TRAIL in the morning. We advise that you avoid the North Trail until after 12pm. Thank you.
It is recommended that you take a small bag for trash. Please do not litter along the trails.
Yes, step on guides are available for $75 by reservation only and includes 1 guide for approximately a 2 hour tour. Be sure to save a space on your tour bus for 1 guide. All guides must be arranged in advance. Book your step-on guide today by clicking here!