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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

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

01:56

18.6km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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10.7 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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10.8 km

White Rock Lake

Lake

11.9 km

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 Dallas Park system, it hosts numerous special events, and is an excellent place to experience natural areas and wildlife within an urban setting. Amenities include a 9.33-mile hike and bike trail, rental facilities (at Winfrey Point and Big Thicket), the White Rock Lake Museum, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas Arboretum, Audubon Society bird watching area, wetland, dog park, picnic areas, pavilions available for rent, piers, boat ramps, and a kayak concession. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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15.0 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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15.1 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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16.4 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 River. The lake, with a maximum depth of 18 feet, is a popular spot for fishing, offering largemouth bass, channel catfish, and white crappie. Cyclists can circumnavigate the whole trail on paved pathways.

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18.6 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

2.44 km

1.95 km

665 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.88 km

7.20 km

659 m

416 m

268 m

119 m

Elevation

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White Rock Lake Spillway

White Rock Lake Dam

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