Map of the Katy Trail in Dallas, TX
Katy Trail
Katy Trail
LENGTH:
4.6 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
Dallas
HIGHLIGHTS:
rail trail, local parks, urban neighborhoods
NEARBY TRAILS:
Ridgewood Trail
Turtle Creek Trail
Trinity Strand Trail
RELATED LINKS:
The Katy Trail is a 4.6-mile long paved trail located in the heart of Dallas, Texas. The trail follows a historic railroad corridor through the Highland Park and Northeast Dallas neighborhoods to the north of Downtown Dallas.
The Katy Trail starts along N. Houston Street near the American Airlines Center Sports Arena and the Victory Promenade in Downtown Dallas. It then takes a big loop to the north with overpasses for the Dallas North Tollway and McKinnon Street. It runs alongside the Turtle Creek Parkway and has an overpass for N. Fitzburgh Avenue. The Katy Trail intersects the Ridgewood Trail which allows a connection to trails in the White Rock Creek Greenbelt. The north end of the trail is located along SMU Boulevard to the east of US 75.
Conditions
The Katy Trail is paved for the entire route. The trail is open for bike riding, running and walking. The trail goes past dense urban areas, safety precautions should be taken as with any urban area. Have a cellphone with you, travel in groups when possible, be aware of your surroundings, avoid the trail after dark.
Communities
The Katy Trail goes through the Highland Park and Northeast Dallas neighborhoods within Dallas.
Points of Interest
The Katy Trail goes close by to the following points of interest:
| American Airlines Center Sports Arena |
| Pike Park |
| Reverchon Park |
| Turtle Creek Parkway |
| Robert E. Lee Park |
| Arlinton Hall at Lee Park |
| William B. Dean Park |
| Abbott Park |
| Glencoe Park |
Nearby Trails
Trinity Strand Trail: this trail follows Turtle Creek to the northwest of Downtown Dallas.
Turtle Creek Trail: this trail runs alongside the Katy Trail through the Turtle Creek Greenway from Reverchon Park to Blackburn Street.
Ridgewood Trail: The two trails meet at a point near the intersection of Worcola Street and Twin Sisters Drive in Dallas. The Ridgewood Trail allows a connection to trails in the White Rock Creek Greenbelt.
End Points
The southwest end of the southerly section of the Katy Trail is located along N. Houston Street to the northwest of Payne Street on the northwest side of Downtown Dallas.
The northeast end is located along SMU Boulevard to the east of US 75 in Dallas.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Katy Trail in Dallas, Texas.
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