White Rock Lake Trail

Trail
11.00 Miles
N/A
Free
3point5stars (3.60)11
1star (1.10)
halfstar (0.75)
N/A
Yes
Yes
N/A
Dallas
Dallas
More Info
Photos
White Rock Dam
The walk used to go over this dam. The redid the route and you are no longer allowed to go up here. (Photo by Eveline)
A view of the falls
This end of the lake with the falls is the best part. (Photo by Eveline)
Bathouse Cultural Center, from across the lake
Bathouse Cultural Center, from across the lake. The trail eventually goes past it. (Photo by Eveline)
Log Entries
By lilschmagill on 6/9/2016
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 2point5stars Solitude: halfstar
Distance: 9.00 Miles Duration: N/A
Watch out for the runners
By Eveline on 2/9/2008
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: halfstar
Distance: 9.30 Miles Duration: N/A

We didn't know there was a marathon being run.  We had lots of company on the trail.

Its a Urban trail.
By mikevandusen on 10/1/2006
Rating: 3stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: halfstar
Distance: 11.00 Miles Duration: N/A
I live near here so the wife and I take the dog to the puppy park here often. I have however packed the entire loop once a year ago testing out a new pack before a backpacking trip. Nice easy walk and a good way to gear up for a trip.
Great as ever
By Eveline on 9/9/2006
Rating: 3point5stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: halfstar
Distance: 9.92 Miles Duration: N/A
It was crowded. They were having a walking event, plus the usual bikes, joggers, & walkers. Nice new bridge over the northeast end of the lake! The section over the dam is now open again!
Crowded
By big tex on 5/30/2006
Rating: N/A Difficulty: N/A Solitude: N/A
Distance: 11.00 Miles Duration: N/A
Never go here on a holiday weekend!!! But would be great to ride a bike on any other time of the year. Very enjoyable other times of the year.
the dogs loved it
By tofuttibreak on 2/28/2006
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 1star
Distance: 10.00 Miles Duration: N/A
it seemed crowded for a wednesday morning/afternoon. we hiked along the water's edge, instead of the paved bit. the breeze coming off of the lake was really nice--and the dogs loved the ducks. pretty pleasant altogether.
By Eveline on 12/22/2001
Rating: 2stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 1star
Distance: 9.30 Miles Duration: N/A
They have changed the trail. It no longer goes over the dam.
By Eveline on 12/24/1997
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 1star
Distance: 9.30 Miles Duration: N/A
By Eveline on 7/13/1996
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 1star
Distance: 9.30 Miles Duration: N/A
By Eveline on 2/11/1995
Rating: 4stars Difficulty: 1star Solitude: 1star
Distance: 9.30 Miles Duration: N/A
It was rainy and cold.

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