Owned by the Nature Conservancy, the John & Mildred Cooper Preserve Trail is located off Rocoso Drive on a gravel access road. Signage is located at the entrance. There are three trails within the preserve: Saline River, Piney Woods, and Cooper. Preserve trails are all-natural surfaced paths. Parking is available for all preserve trails on the left along the access road. Trail Rating: Beginner - Intermediate Saline River Trail - 1.8 miles This Cooper Preserve trail encompasses beautiful views of the middle fork of the Saline River. The trail can be accessed at the end of the access road or by taking the Piney Woods Loop and making a left at the fork and following the trail signs. Piney Woods Trail - 1 mile loop This Cooper Preserve trail offers a shaded walk with some hilly sections. This is a great section for wildlife viewing. The trailhead is located directly at the preserve parking area. Cooper Trail - 1 mile loop Cooper Preserve trail has both wooded and river views. The trailhead is located on the right of the access road past the parking area.
Herradura Trail – 0.4 miles This is a short trail in Herradura Subdivision.
It provides for golf cart travel to DeSoto or Cortez Golf Courses.
Sonora-Emperado-Calella Multipurpose Trail – 0.4 miles This hilly, asphalt-surfaced path takes you along the north side of DeSoto Boulevard from the DeSoto Family Recreation Area across Sonora and Emperado Way to Calella Road at the DeSoto Center.
Barcelona Cart/Bicycle Lane – 1.2 miles This asphalt-surfaced lane is on the north shoulder of Barcelona Road and the east shoulder of Cortez Road from Santa Maria to Doscientos Way. It provides for golf cart travel to the Cortez Golf Course.
Santa Maria Cart/Bicycle Lane – 1.3 miles This asphalt-surfaced lane is on the south shoulder of Santa Maria Road and connects to the Barcelona Cart/Bicycle Lane and the DeSoto Multipurpose Trail.
Carmona Cart/Bicycle Lane – 1.1 miles This asphalt-surfaced lane is on the east side of Carmona Road from DeSoto Boulevard to Barcelona Road.
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