White Rock Lake Spillway – White Rock Lake loop from Deep Ellum

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White Rock Lake Spillway – White Rock Lake loop from Deep Ellum

Moderate

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(3232)

9,783

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White Rock Lake Spillway – White Rock Lake loop from Deep Ellum

02:00

34.7km

140m

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 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.26 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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7.96 km

Santa Fe Trail

Highlight • Trail

The bike repair station here is stripped of parts. The nearest one is at white rock. Also if you go under the bridge you'll find cool graffiti.

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9.34 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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20.0 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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21.8 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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23.1 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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24.4 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 …

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24.9 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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