White Rock Lake – White Rock Lake Dam loop from CityPlace/Uptown

White Rock Lake – White Rock Lake Dam loop from CityPlace/Uptown

Moderate

4.8

(1973)

19,297

riders

White Rock Lake – White Rock Lake Dam loop from CityPlace/Uptown

01:45

35.9km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: November 4, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 10.3 km for 532 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.93 km

Glencoe Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The chess tables provide respite on a blistering day. There's water fountains a porta potty and a bike repair station with all the tools but the nozzle for the pump has been stolen.

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4.81 km

Ridgewood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A great trail in central Dallas and the best way to get from downtown to White Rock lake. Links up nicely with a Katy trail to make for a pleasant route.

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8.24 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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13.6 km

White Rock Lake

Lake

14.0 km

White Rock Trail

Highlight • Trail

Lots of traffic in the evenings and mornings.
Please remember to be courteous to fellow lake goers and the local fauna.

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23.5 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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25.3 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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26.7 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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27.9 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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35.9 km

End point

Train Station

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