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

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

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

02:08

36.7km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.81 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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12.2 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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12.8 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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13.8 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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13.9 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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14.0 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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24.3 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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30.5 km

Ridgewood Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Ridgewood Trail in Dallas, Texas, is a paved, multi-use pathway stretching just over 1 mile, beginning at Skillman Street and extending to the SoPac Trail near Fisher Road. This …

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36.7 km

End point

Train Station

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