White Rock Lake – White Rock Lake Dam loop from White Rock

White Rock Lake – White Rock Lake Dam loop from White Rock

Moderate

3.3

(21)

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White Rock Lake – White Rock Lake Dam loop from White Rock

02:48

54.6km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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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After 44.2 km for 532 m

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Start point

Train Station

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7.89 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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9.20 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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10.7 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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15.3 km

Old East Dallas Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Watch out for the intersection and for the occasional malcontent

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27.9 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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29.1 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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33.4 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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37.8 km