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SoPac Trail

The SoPac Trail is a commuter and recreational hike and bike trail in East Dallas that runs from White Rock Lake to the Northwest along the former Southern Pacific Line railway. The trail serves as access to White Rock Lake for the Park Cities, North Dallas and Richardson as it runs from Lawther Road north towards Forest Lane and US 75 – along the way joining with the Katy Trail extension, the Northhaven Trail, the Cottonwood Trail and the White Rock Creek Trail.

Trail Stories

monarch butterflies on the SoPac Trail

The Monarchs “Butter-Fly” Away

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As fall approaches, the monarchs “butter-fly” away before the weather turns cold! Before they migrate to Central Mexico, you have a good chance of spotting them dancing around the Lantana…
monarch butterflies on the SoPac Trail

As Fall Approaches, the Monarchs “Butter-Fly” Away

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As fall approaches, the monarchs “butter-fly” away before the weather turns cold! Before they migrate to Central Mexico, you have a good chance of spotting them dancing around the Lantana…
the Loop Dallas trail

Approve Dallas Trail funding

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Dallas stands apart when you travel by trail. Take a family bike ride along Northaven Trail, where an inflatable movie screen and projector show movies at dusk on summer nights.…
SoPac Trail

Get to Know the Trails: The SoPac Trail

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The SoPac Trail spans 5.5 miles from White Rock Lake north to Greenville Avenue at Meadow Road. As part of The LOOP, The SoPac Trail connects the Ridgewood Trail to…