White Rock Lake Trail – Dallas Running Trails

When Dallas marathoners are out training for their next big race, they run on White Rock Lake. The trail makes a full 9.3 mile loop around White Rock Lake. It’s a longer route, but the sights along the way will keep you going.

Just like the Santa Fe Trail, which connects to White Rock Lake, you will see a lot of cyclists and long distance runners. You might even see a few rowers out on the lake!

Directions​

1. Start at T. & P. Hill Park
2. Head north on White Rock Lake for 3 miles
3. Cross over the lake’s northside bridge
4. Head south on the trail for 4 miles
5. Wrap around the Lake Spillway back to the westside of the lake
6. Take White Rock Lake Trail at the SoPac Split
7. Run past the White Rock Pump Station
8. Finish at T. & P. Hill Park

The Run

Start your run at T. & P. Hill Park. You can park your car here. Move north on White Rock Lake for 3 miles. You’ll pass through a number of parks including the White Rock Lake Dog Park! Cross over the trail’s bridge over to the eastside of the lake to finish the next 5 miles.

The eastside of the lake also offers more views of paddle boarders and kayakers. Stop by the dock at the White Rock Paddle Co to check them out.

You’ll pass a number of landmarks, including the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. You’ll need a ticket to see the 66 acre garden, but you can at least catch a glimpse from the trail.

Wrap around the White Rock Lake Spillway back to the westside of the lake. Finish your White Rock Lake run back at T. & P. Hill Park.