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

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

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4.6

(8120)

15,235

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

01:56

37.1km

170m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.1 km

Victory Overlook

Viewpoint

12.1 km

Katy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful well maintained pavement pedestrian path. Shared with joggers and walkers so don't expect to fly through here. Better for a leisurely cruise, people watching and stopping off at the …

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22.0 km

SoPac Trail

Highlight • Trail

Its a straight shot from white rock to the nearest liquor store. Watch out for the homeless sleeping under the bridges and the path that links to the Ridgewood trail …

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33.6 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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35.4 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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36.7 km

Upper Spillway on White Rock Creek

Highlight • Structure

From this viewing area, you can see the expanse of White Rock Creek and the concrete spillway below.

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36.7 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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36.8 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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36.9 km

Lower Spillway of White Rock Creek

Highlight • Structure

This spot offers a cool view of the stairsteps making up the lower spillway. The water funnels down in the lower section of White Rock Creek from here.

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37.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

3.71 km

2.40 km

259 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

14.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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

01:56h

37.1km

170m

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

Katy Trail

SoPac Trail

Wildlife at White Rock Lake Park

White Rock Lake

Upper Spillway on White Rock Creek

White Rock Lake Dam

White Rock Lake Spillway

Lower Spillway of White Rock Creek

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