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White Rock Lake Dam – White Rock Lake Trail loop from Farmers Branch

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White Rock Lake Dam – White Rock Lake Trail loop from Farmers Branch

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White Rock Lake Dam – White Rock Lake Trail loop from Farmers Branch

03:37

62.2km

250m

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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30.9 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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32.2 km

White Rock Lake Dam

Highlight • Monument

The land was purchased in 1910 and the dam completed in 1911. It supplied water to Dallas residents until a new reservoir was completed in 1929. It was then used as a recreational lake.

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32.3 km

White Rock Lake Spillway

Highlight • Structure

View from White Rock dam. A popular spot for local bikers and a great photo opportunity. You'll probably bump into other cyclists.

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32.4 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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34.0 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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35.2 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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44.7 km

SoPac Trail North Head

Highlight • Trail

The trailhead comes off of Greenville behind a somewhat creepy MEGA LO mart.

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62.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.6 km

10.3 km

2.37 km

473 m

419 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.0 km

21.7 km

1.02 km

488 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 24 August

42°C

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1 %

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White Rock Lake Dam – White Rock Lake Trail loop from Farmers Branch

White Rock Lake

White Rock Lake Dam

White Rock Lake Spillway

Lower Spillway of White Rock Creek

Pier at White Rock Lake

White Rock Lake Trail

SoPac Trail North Head

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