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

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

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

01:21

23.4km

90m

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: May 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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327 m

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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425 m

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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1.74 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 …

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3.56 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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10.9 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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11.3 km

White Rock Lake

Lake

13.6 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 …

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14.2 km

Santa Fe Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Another great city trail - whether heading north out of town or south back into town. A pleasure to ride!

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20.5 km

Lindsley Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice park close to the Santa Fe Trail featuring a pavilion, multiple picnic tables, a playground, and a sports area. Good bus connections to Downtown from here.

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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

381 m

192 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

9.42 km

196 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

26°C

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22 %

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

White Rock Lake Spillway

White Rock Lake Dam

White Rock Lake

Wildlife at White Rock Lake Park

White Rock Trail

Pier at White Rock Lake

Santa Fe Bike Trail

Lindsley Park

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