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White Rock Lake Spillway – White Rock Lake Dam loop from Lake Highlands

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White Rock Lake Spillway – White Rock Lake Dam loop from Lake Highlands

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White Rock Lake Spillway – White Rock Lake Dam loop from Lake Highlands

01:14

23.0km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 7.84 km for 532 m

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Train Station

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5.81 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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2

9.00 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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9.54 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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10.6 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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5

10.7 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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6

10.8 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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7

10.8 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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8

14.0 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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23.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

10.6 km

597 m

517 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

9.51 km

488 m

439 m

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