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Trinity Skyline Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in Dallas, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Trinity Skyline Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
4.6-mile recreational trail for hikers & bikers, offering views of the water, city skyline & bridge.
What runners say about Trinity Skyline Trail
“I Luvv to walk across the bridge with my daughters, it's a beautiful view, and I come alone sometimes to jog on the trails, at night on weekend it's festivities!”
Awesome place to place around especially if you have kids. Dallas downtown view looks awesome from the Trinity Skyline trail. Currently limited parking space available for the trail. Evenings are best time to visit especially after sunset. Also you can talk a walk around trinity park below the skyline trail.
Good place to enjoy the Margaret Hint Hill Bridge Views. The trail is also good for walk and having fun.
One of the hidden gems for trails in Dallas. You can choose between unpaved trails along the top of the levee or the paved trails in the Trinity wetlands along the river. There are stunning views of the skyline all along the trail, as well as a good view of the Tri it y river and its wildlife.
The place is magnificent. A great scenic view of downtown Dallas. Wide, concrete trails which makes hiking and biking a very pleasant event. The Trinity River offers a colorful view of Nature: good fishing, a great variety of birds and other animals that make the area their home.
Trail conditions & character
“I Luvv to walk across the bridge with my daughters, it's a beautiful view, and I come alone sometimes to jog on the trails, at night on weekend it's festivities!”
“The area offers parking, restaurants and great photo opportunities.”
“You can choose between unpaved trails along the top of the levee or the paved trails in the Trinity wetlands along the river.”
Plan your run at Trinity Skyline Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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