White Rock Lake Trail
White Rock Lake Park, Dallas County, TX
Out-and-back trail in White Rock Lake Park, Dallas County, TX. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 18 mi (28.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 203 ft (62 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 40 min
- High point
- 505 ft (154 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: The Celebration Tree Grove 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Dog Launch 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Shelter 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Bike repair station 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Plaza Solana 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Historic site: White Rock Pump Station 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.7 mi (22 km) from start
- Bike repair station 13.7 mi (22 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Lower spillway 14 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.1 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Historic site: White Rock Dam, Reservoir and Park 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Upper spillway 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Attraction: The Barbara and Bob Bigham Scenic Overlook 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Lakeside Exhibit Area 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from start
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Questions about White Rock Lake Trail
How long is White Rock Lake Trail?
White Rock Lake Trail is 18 mi (28.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 40 min. It climbs 203 ft (62 m) in total, up to a high point of 505 ft (154 m).
How hard is White Rock Lake Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for White Rock Lake Trail?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on White Rock Lake Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 0.5 mi (0.8 km), 1.3 mi (2.1 km), 2.4 mi (3.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 3.9 mi (6.2 km), 4.3 mi (6.9 km), 10 mi (16.1 km).
Is White Rock Lake Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (38% under trees).
What can you do on White Rock Lake Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near White Rock Lake Trail?
Chipotle, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Bike Mart, 0.4 mi (0.6 km).
Is this a good week for White Rock Lake Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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