Whether you’re looking for a relaxing walk, a brisk bike ride or a scenic commute path linking neighborhoods, Dallas’ trails have something to offer.
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For walkers, runners or casual strollers in Dallas, the trails offer more than greenery: many link neighborhoods to transit stations and other parks, enabling new routes for everyday travel as well as weekend leisure.
The Santa Fe Trestle Trail, seen Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, extends 2.1 miles.
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Below is a list of some of the trails in Dallas.
AT&T Trail and Trinity Forest Trail
The AT&T Trail and Trinity Forest Trail span about 8.1 miles through the scenic Trinity Forest and along the Trinity River. Trailheads at the Trinity River Audubon Center, Eco Park on Simpson Stuart Road and along Great Trinity Forest Way offer multiple access points.
Cottonwood Creek Trail
The Cottonwood Creek Trail covers 3.6 miles in northeast Dallas and offers a direct link between the Preston Ridge Trail and the White Rock Creek Trail. It passes near the DART stations at Forest Lane and LBJ/Central and is separated from automobile traffic.
Katy Trail
The iconic Katy Trail, spanning approximately 3.5 miles, is located north of downtown and serves both recreational and commuting purposes. Situated between the Uptown and Oak Lawn neighborhoods, this trail begins just north of the American Airlines Center and ends at Central Expressway.
Northaven Trail
In north-central Dallas, the Northaven Trail stretches 7.8 miles in a utility corridor from Valledale Drive to Monroe Drive. Future plans include a pedestrian bridge over U.S. Highway 75 to link to other major city trails.
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Preston Ridge Trail
The Preston Ridge Trail runs about 6.3 miles in Far North Dallas, linking Fretz Park, Salado Park and Campbell Green Park, and ends near the city limits of Plano. It also connects to the Cottonwood Creek Trail.
White Rock Creek Trail
The White Rock Creek Trail, at approximately 9.2 miles, follows White Rock Creek and links multiple greenbelt parks, including Hillcrest, Valley View and Olive Shapiro, and also ties into the Cottonwood Creek Trail and White Rock Lake.
Other options
Other Dallas trails include the Coombs Creek Trail, Ridgewood Trail, Santa Fe Trail and several others, all varying in length, setting and access across the city.
For full details on maps, connections and more information, visit the Dallas Park and Recreation website.