White Rock Lake Spillway – White Rock Lake Dam loop from Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

White Rock Lake Spillway – White Rock Lake Dam loop from Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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White Rock Lake Spillway – White Rock Lake Dam loop from Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

00:43

15.4km

70m

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: November 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.29 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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7.64 km

White Rock Lake

Highlight • Lake

A 1,015-acre urban oasis lies 5 miles (ca. 8 km) northeast of downtown Dallas. Among Dallas Park's busiest, it offers a prime urban escape with abundant natural areas and wildlife.

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11.5 km

Santa Fe Trail

Highlight • Trail

The bike repair station here is stripped of parts. The nearest one is at white rock. Also if you go under the bridge you'll find cool graffiti.

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12.9 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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13.0 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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