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Pier at White Rock Lake – White Rock Lake Trail loop from Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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Pier at White Rock Lake – White Rock Lake Trail loop from Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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Pier at White Rock Lake – White Rock Lake Trail loop from Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

00:56

15.7km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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3.27 km

Lower Spillway of White Rock Creek

Highlight • Structure

This spot offers a cool view of the stairsteps making up the lower spillway. The water funnels down in the lower section of White Rock Creek from here.

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4.38 km

White Rock Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

White Rock Lake is a 1,254-acre reservoir formed by the damming of White Rock Creek. The creek flows into the lake and exits through a spillway before joining the Trinity River. The lake, with a maximum depth of 18 feet, is a popular spot for fishing, offering largemouth bass, channel catfish, and white crappie. Cyclists can circumnavigate the whole trail on paved pathways.

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4.91 km

Pier at White Rock Lake

Highlight • Lake

White Rock Lake is a large park that encompasses 1,015 acres and is situated approximately five miles northeast of downtown Dallas. As one of the most frequented parks in the Dallas Park system, it hosts numerous special events, and is an excellent place to experience natural areas and wildlife within an urban setting. Amenities include a 9.33-mile hike and bike trail, rental facilities (at Winfrey Point and Big Thicket), the White Rock Lake Museum, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas Arboretum, Audubon Society bird watching area, wetland, dog park, picnic areas, pavilions available for rent, piers, boat ramps, and a kayak concession. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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6.17 km

White Rock Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

North or south, this is a great water side trail. Lovely view of the lake, smooth surface and car free! Jus watch out for other users, it can get busy on weekends.

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

3.32 km

2.63 km

1.44 km

537 m

Surfaces

7.40 km

6.82 km

1.20 km

302 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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