Big Lake Park – Bluebonnet Trail loop from Parker Road

Big Lake Park – Bluebonnet Trail loop from Parker Road

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Big Lake Park – Bluebonnet Trail loop from Parker Road

01:54

34.9km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.5 km for 98 m

After 29.8 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

Big Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Big Lake Park is a pleasant, small city park along the Chisholm Trail in Plano Texas. Big Lake also borders the park where you can see paddle-boarders and kayakers on …

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3.19 km

Sun Mural at Spring Creek Underpass

Highlight • Monument

This area has a bridge over Spring Creek. From this spot, you can overlook the creek as well as the concrete spillway.

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3.77 km

Chisholm and Bluebonnet Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Here in Jack Carter Park two of Planos most popular trails cross paths. You can take the Bluebonnet if heading East or West, while the Chisholm Trail runs North and South from here.

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5.71 km

Bluebonnet Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bluebonnet Trail runs for nearly 11 miles in two sections. It also crosses the Chisholm and Preston Trails, as well as a number of nice city parks.

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8.31 km

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

Imagine it's Texas in late July and you're out for a walk, then on the horizon an ice cream shop appears. Is it a mirage? No, it's Handel's Homemade Ice …

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8.46 km

Preston Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Preston Ridge Trail, part of Plano's trail system, spans 6.1 miles in a north-south direction. It links with several other trails, such as the Bluebonnet, Preston Meadow, and Legacy …

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10.1 km

Preston Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This flat, paved trail is great for beginners or those looking to get miles in as training for a longer hike. It mainly follows the powerlines, but passes through a …

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16.9 km

Viewpoint

23.4 km

Bluebonnet Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Bluebonnet Trail runs for nearly 11 miles in two sections. It also crosses the Chisholm and Preston Trails, as well as a number of nice city parks.

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34.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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