White Rock Lake – White Rock Trail loop from CityPlace/Uptown

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White Rock Lake – White Rock Trail loop from CityPlace/Uptown

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17,752

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White Rock Lake – White Rock Trail loop from CityPlace/Uptown

02:09

36.9km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.81 km

SoPac Trail

Highlight • Trail

Its a straight shot from white rock to the nearest liquor store. Watch out for the homeless sleeping under the bridges and the path that links to the Ridgewood trail sometimes People come down that fast. Its also a very interesting place at night.

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12.2 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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15.3 km

White Rock Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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17.1 km

Wildlife at White Rock Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Lots of birds and turtles, but also unfortunately a lot of rubbish on the shore and in the water!

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24.5 km

White Rock Trail

Highlight • Trail

Lots of traffic in the evenings and mornings.
Please remember to be courteous to fellow lake goers and the local fauna.

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24.8 km

White Rock Lake

Highlight • Lake

A 1,015-acre urban oasis lies 5 miles (ca. 8 km) northeast of downtown Dallas. Among Dallas Park's busiest, it offers a prime urban escape with abundant natural areas and wildlife.

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24.9 km

White Rock Lake

Lake

30.7 km

Ridgewood Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Ridgewood Trail in Dallas, Texas, is a paved, multi-use pathway stretching just over 1 mile, beginning at Skillman Street and extending to the SoPac Trail near Fisher Road. This trail connects the University Crossing Trail and the SoPac Trail. Through these connections, it provides access to destinations such as the Ridgewood-Belcher Recreation Center (where parking is available), Mockingbird Station, and White Rock Lake. The Ridgewood Trail is part of a larger system that facilitates off-road travel between downtown Dallas and White Rock Lake.

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31.2 km

Ridgewood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A great trail in central Dallas and the best way to get from downtown to White Rock lake. Links up nicely with a Katy trail to make for a pleasant route.

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