Trinity Skyline Trail

The Got Weekend take

Why go

The Trinity Skyline Trail runs 11.6 miles of hard surface through the Dallas floodway, bringing hikers and cyclists close to the Trinity River with the downtown Dallas skyline as a running backdrop. The City of Dallas lists it among its linear trails, with connections to the Santa Fe Trestle Trail and the Coombs Creek Trail for riders looking to extend the route. Three official access points anchor the trail: Trammell Crow Park on Sylvan Avenue with roughly 25 parking spaces and bridge access over the levee, the Continental Avenue Bridge/West Dallas Gateway with about 75 spaces and a ramp down into the floodway, and Trinity Overlook on West Commerce Street with a small lot and a ramp to the levee. It's one of the best spots in the city to see downtown from an angle most Dallasites never get.

• 11.6 miles of hard-surface trail along the Trinity River with downtown skyline views
• Connects to the Santa Fe Trestle Trail and Coombs Creek Trail for longer routes
• Three official trailheads with parking: Trammell Crow Park, Continental Avenue Bridge and Trinity Overlook
• Continental Avenue Bridge trailhead offers the most parking, about 75 spaces

Cyclists, runners and walkers who want long paved mileage and a skyline view without leaving the city. The multiple trailheads make it easy to plan an out-and-back of any length.

Make it your kind of weekend

• outdoors
• solo exploring
• friends
• family outing

A few visit notes

Free public trail. Parking is limited at Trinity Overlook (about 12 spaces); the Continental Avenue Bridge lot is the largest. No posted hours on official pages; typical floodway trail use is daylight hours.