Campion Trails is a walking/biking trail that runs parallel to the Trinity River in Irving. It stretches from Las Colinas all the way to Valley Ranch. For this review, I'm going to highlight all the areas where you can park and enter the trail. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Trail, Return) Atmosphere - The trail is a wonderful, well shaded path which is populated with a good mix of cyclists, runners, roller bladers, and even families. It's one of my favorite places in the city, because it takes you away from the concrete jungle and into a lush, green, natural hideaway. 2 Stars. Trail - Here are the trail entrances where you can park your car and enter into Campion Trails starting from North to South. Sam Houston Trail Park - 101 I-635, Irving, TX 75038. This entrance is at 161 and Valley View. It's a good location if you want to start north and go down. Also, it has the only outhouse (that I know of). I've never used it but just know it's there. TW Richardson Grove - 101 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Irving, TX 75063. Right off the exit for George Bush Hwy off I635, this area has a covered patio that's perfect for gatherings for picnics and cookouts. La Vallita Park - 1 Camino Rio, Irving, TX 75039. This park is in the La Villita neighborhood. It was two playgrounds for kids, lots of shade from trees, and a covered patio. Rio Vista Park - 2 Barcelona, Irving, TX 75039. Also located in La Villita. This park has a basketball court, playground, and a covered patio with grills. There are no parking lots, but you can park along Barcelona, Campion Trails Park - 5950 Riverside Dr, Irving, TX 75039. This parking lot is next to the Irving Police Station. Needless to say, it's safe to park your car here. Birds Fort Trail Park - 5756 Riverside Dr, Irving, TX 75039. This is the BEST entrance to Campion Trails. Not only is there plenty of parking, but there are several covered patios, and it overlooks the Trinity River. Paws Colinas Dog Park - 1300 California Crossing Rd, Irving, TX 75039. This is a great dog park. It's really not a place to park and enter Campion Trail, just know it connects. California Crossing Park - 5198 Riverside Dr, Irving, TX 75039. This is the end (or beginning) of Campion Trails. Start here if you want to start biking north towards Valley Ranch/Coppell. Let's go! 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. I live in La Villita so my entry way is through the two parks. I hope that after reading this review, you'll be inspired to check out one of my favorite trails in all of DFW. 1 Star. read more

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Campion Trail is a nice place to walk, jog, or enjoy some fresh air. The trail is generally well-maintained and has some beautiful views along the way. However, certain areas felt a bit crowded, and I noticed a few sections that could use better upkeep. Overall, it was a decent experience, but there's definitely room for improvement. read more

Great paved trail for a walk or a run. It's well-maintained, scenic, and perfect for getting some fresh air. Definitely a solid spot to visit! read more

This little gem of a walking trail is super close to where I am staying-- and chef's kiss lovely. I've spotted an entire zoo here: turtles, snakes (I do NOT love these), giant coyotes, cranes, bunnies, squirrels, ducks, mystery birds I couldn't name if my life depended on it, lizards, frogs, and my all-time fave, an armadillo! I mean, where else do you get to stroll alongside that kind of wildlife lineup? The basic loop is about 3 miles, but I know the secret formula for hitting my 10k steps, and I'm out there grooving to Taylor Swift or 80's new wave like I'm on my own personal concert tour. If you're wondering about bathrooms, they do have porta-potties, and honestly? They're not the worst (trust me, that's a win). Just one warning: after a solid rain, when the creek's high, you're in for a surprise--flooded paths. So, unless you're part amphibian, be ready to double back. Best part? It's rarely crowded whenever I have been here. Most days, it's my personal trail, where I can belt out "All Too Well, 10 minute version'" knowing no one will hear me... except maybe the armadillo, and I'm pretty sure he's not so picky. This path is 96% clear of litter too - but I usually bring a little bag and clear any trash I find, just doing my thing for the environment. read more

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This is a paved, flat trail at the border of Dallas and Las Colinas. It would be fine for walking, running, strollers and/or bicycles. Lots of foliage and developed trees for part of the trail providing shade, plus open areas. There are river overlook areas. You do walk near a gun range for part of the trail and the gunshots are a bit intrusive. In the park, there was a nice covered area with picnic tables. There was also a large, free parking lot and port-a-potties. Unfortunately there were some muddy areas on trail, with signs of recent flooding. We were also unable to find a trail map. The place we think the map would have been in at the park had a blank bulletin board. We definitely plan to return to walk the portions of the trail we did not visit. read more

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Great trail system. Lots of parking available. Goes behind a nice neighborhood and feels safe. You can watch all the planes landing at Dal Love Field. Plenty of benches throughout the trail system read more

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Quiet, paved, and a few benches along the way. The golf course is a good, half-point marker for the trails leading to a picnic pavilion and soccer fields in the north. Unfortunately the south end wasn't part of my adventure. But I'll be back with my bike. read more

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One of our most well-loved local urban trails, the Campion Trail is a wide, paved trail which is more than 13 miles long and passes by at least 6 parks throughout Irving/Valley Ranch/Las Colinas with many possible points of entry including parking lot and street parking options if driving to enter the trail (which we do in order to switch our routes and scenery). I am both impressed and grateful to have such an extensive, beautiful, accessible, and well-planned trail which allows users to escape some of the bustle of the city and surround themselves with the sounds of birds, bees, flowing waters...all that nature can offer. My only wishes for improvements would be more restroom facilities as most of the parks include only drinking fountains and port-a-johns, more trail etiquette signage (ie. "Share the Trail! Be polite, stay to the right. Pass on the left." or lines down the trail indicating two way foot/bike/rollerblade traffic), and more wildflower plantings/monarch waystations. read more

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Awesome bike trail. The trail is really long, we did about 8 miles round trip. The trail is actually even longer, but part of it was blocked off due to flooding. I like how wide the path is. I believe this trail connects several different parks along the way. If you like to bike I would definitely recommend this one. It's not heavily treed, so it would probably be miserable during the summer. It was perfect on a sunny winter day! read more

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Campion is truly one of the best things about the city of Irving. The trail itself stretches out for miles and miles and they will supposedly be done with the entire master plan by 2025. Which will be amazing for those of us who are local and love to stay active! Over the years I've done many a long run while training for marathons and races. What I love the most about it is its easily accessible and for the most part very safe. Neighbors and friends come out and bring their doggies, bikes, rollerblades and you can even have a picnic if you so desire. They've also built a "Paws Colinas" dog park which has been TRULY needed! I think this has really encouraged people to get out and get more active with their furry friends. I've honestly always felt that people in the community didn't take advantage of the beautiful nature that we do have until now. It is nice to see people outdoors, friendly and speaking to one another. Makes my little outdoorsy heart happy. I would say they still have work to do but the improvements I have seen over the last decade are absolutely noticeable. Excellent work, Irving! Keep doing what you are doing. People are taking notice and taking advantage! read more

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Great trail for biking, walking or any fitness activity. Well paved trail with parking in different entry points. Water fountain is available in the Riverside entry point. Families need to be cognizant of runners, bikers and give them the space. I see a lot of them occupying the entire trail and will not move even when they see someone approaching. Some are found playing on the trail with kids. This can be dangerous. Today I saw some families driving their cars on the trail and parked on the grass next to the picnic tables. This is plain rude and against the regulations. It's the local people who make the trail pleasant and fun. Everyone should come together to make Campion Trail awesome. read more

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For any one who is looking for a nice trail, look no further! Campion trails is absolutely lovely. There aren't too many areas in the Las Colinas vicinity to take a walk, run, hike or bike. Campion fills this void. Campion is easy to access, with many entrances throughout Las Colinas and Valley Ranch- one even behind the Irving Police department, so you know your car will be safe! Some areas of the trail are wide open, where other sections are wooded, so there are cool spots to take rest from the hot sun. The only negative is that it is not only about 5 miles long to walk and run, but hopefully some time in the near future it can be extended. read more

One of the best trails in North Texas connects a series of parks that are along the Trinity River. Parks include Sam Houston Trails Park TW Richardson Grove Keenan's Crossing Spring Trail Park Bird's Fort Trail Park California Crossing Park At the south end of the north section they have the LB Houston mountain bike trail which is awesome when it's open (not often lately due to the flooding). It has water and wildlife, scenic views of the river, and porta potties at several of the parks. You can fish and you can launch canoes and kayaks. read more

Campion Trail - An egret and a heron in the marsh along Campion Trail near Keenan's Crossing. - Hiking Near Me

I walk either the north/Las Colinas or the south Irving Campion Trail every day depending on the weather. I've been doing this for a few years now. I would rate the north trail 5 stars and the southern trail 2 stars. The North Trail: Very well maintained. Several water fountains and porta-pottys along the way. Since the trail north of Sam Houston park was repaired and reopened it is a wonderful trail. Plenty of beautiful wildflowers and wildlife. It IS parallel with the Trinity river so you will see snakes - just be aware! I've seen more beautiful snakes than I can count. Also have seen turtles, squirrels, rabbits, skunks, armadillos, deer, coyotes, possums, bobcats and wild hogs. There is a lot of outdoor exercise equipment located in various locations along the trail. Some of the people are oblivious to trail etiquette and I wish there were signs telling people to keep to the right. The South trail: There is plenty of parking at Mt. Creek Preserve. There is a huge pavilion there along with a cricket field, playground equipment and a nice basketball court. The entrance at the end of Nursery road in Irving is a cornucopia of potholes, patches and pitfalls. Once you get to the parking area the first thing you will notice is the smell of raw sewage. On summer days it is nearly unbearable. There are no water fountains anywhere on the southern trail and there is only one porta-potty that lately has not been maintained very well at all. They removed the lights this year after everything was flooded. If I were to rate the trail going west of the parking area I would give it 5 stars. But going east of the trail is barely above one star. In that direction there is what seems to be never ever ending work on the sewer system. You will nearly pass out from the stench. The trail has been chewed up and diverted in places because of the sewer work. You will also run the risk of being run over by trucks of the sewer workers and by golf carts along the Twin Wells Golf Course which is also under construction. These trucks and carts are always leaving mud and rocks on the trail. Also, on weekends there are three and four wheelers and motorcycles which also leave plenty of mud on the trail. It's too bad this end of the trail is so bad because there are interesting things to see like the "Old Singleton" bridges once used by Bonnie & Clyde. Both the north and south trails do flood but that is to be expected - it's next to a river. read more

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I love this trail! It's definitely one of my favorites. It's quiet and peaceful and I have choices! You get a variety of people here. You get paved path or dirt path. It's wooded. It's beautiful. There are bikes up for rent. You get geese nesting and ready to migrate or migrated. You get feathers gently floating down from the sky. I do HIGHLY dislike the shooting range (?) right next to it. Sooooo disruptive to the ambiance of the trail and what's with the closed end of the trail?! Open it back up already! read more

This is a beautiful trail. It is clean and has great scenery along the way. You will see different kinds and birds and butterflies along the lakes and river as you walk through your journey. The trail is about 16miles long, so don't make the mistake like I did and keep walking thinking that it will loop you back to the beginning because it doesn't! You will be walking forever so it's best to decide how many miles total you'd like to do and do half of that then turn around to walk back towards your starting position for the remaining half. To keep things interesting on the trail there are several stops with workout equipment so that you can get a few workouts and other movements in. read more

I've been on many paved trails across the US in my travels and this is one of the best maintained and labelled trails I've been on. If you are staying in a hotel around lake Carolyn in Las Colinas/Irving this trail is less than a mile away and is excellent for running, walking, biking, whatever. There are nice accesses to see river views from the south end of the trail (by lake carolyn) and there is even a side trail that is dirt single-track if you want to wander the woods next to the river but still follow the general direction of the campion trail. I would say the only thing that is annoying on this trail is a positive and an annoyance. The trail is marked almost every 1/4mi with a colored star. On longer runs it can get difficult keeping exact track of how far you have run... It would be nice if they had the full mileage marked on the path in 1/2mi or 1mi increments so you could keep track that way. Oh and for the people complaining about pitstop locations... this is one of the best trails for pitstops I've encountered in my travels. read more

Campion Trail - Campion Trail in October 2010 - Hiking Near Me

Beautiful trail from Las Colinas to Valley Ranch, Irving. I try to visit this trail atleast once a week for 10-12 miles bike ride.. Pros- 1) Best part about this trail is that it is not crowded and you will find friendly people on the trail.. 2) You will pass thru huge trees, trinity river, and a sunset view along a small canal.. 3) Close to the highway and good availability of parking.. Cons: 1) Less water fountains on the trail.. I really miss water fountain if I'm out of water during the bike ride.. Overall one of the best trail in the Irving area which connect to Sam Houston trail as well.. Worth visiting the trail. read more

Campion Trail - Biking.. - Hiking Near Me

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is all I'm going tosay about this place! Man I tell you what!! This place is truly one of a kind! Tons and tons of trails and open fields. This place is well kept up. A great place for riding your bike, walking, and playing!! read more

What a beautiful trail in Irving. I rode this trail with a bike group a couple of weeks ago and it was just amazing. So new and clean and they have permanent equipment on the sides for abs and arms. Although, they are made of metal... so may be kinda hot in the summer (I don't think they thought that one through)... Not to many people on the trail the day we were out. I'm guessing this trail will get busy and when we rode by people they seemed oblivious. Me thinks that people will eventually get run down by us bikers like other trails when this picked up. For now, its a little slice of under utilized heaven. read more

If you hate running, run on these trails! I was so impressed with how clean and well cared for the trails/parks were. I felt like I was out of the city and just running through nature. I always try to avoid using porta potties but I stopped at one point and was pleasantly surprised to find that they were clean and fully stocked with toilet paper- something that I'm sure other ladies and runners will appreciate as well. Other people I passed on the trail were friendly and gave a nod or smile and there were groups out BBQing at some of the picnic areas. Totally worth the 15 minute drive from Dallas! read more

I've been coming here more often and love it more and more each time. I love that there are wide lanes so that bikers like myself can go past walkers and roller bladers without cutting anyone off. I typically go once or twice around the loop and then go down the south trail and that's a good 15 miles or so. I haven't used them but I see lots of other people using the stationary machines set up all along the trail which is a great idea and an excellent way to add a little something to your workout. The only thing I don't like is that there is no loop if you go down the south trail, but it's not like turning my bike around is a difficult task :) read more

Jogged this trail for the first time...near the Northern section and really enjoyed it. I plan on getting roller blades because the flat pavement is perfect. Clean, felt safe, and not overly crowded. Only con is that I wish there was a separate area for dog walkers...I don't necessarily feel real comfortable with my kids and lots of large dogs at their eye level. read more

Love this trail. Great for runners and bikers alike. Wish we could have more softer trail options in DFW. But this trail is close and convenient to home so it works out great. Quick question - anyone else see a Big Cat on the trail, either mountain lion, or something else? Saw one today while running with my dog....got me a little worried. read more

My husband and I bought mountain bikes this past weekend, and although he had done motocross, mountain biking, and all sorts of racing his entire life, I have mostly ridden bikes on paved roads...and years ago to boot. The Campion Trail has been a GREAT way for me to get reacquainted with bike riding. I always felt safe; I had plenty of room on the wide, paved trails; and I LOVED the shady spots going through the trees. The trail is very well-maintained and clean, and the people sharing the road are courteous, aside from the stray child deciding to throw a football across the pavement. :) There are even a couple off-road trails where my husband has split off from me just for a little while, and has returned on the main trail. Perfect for him while I'm still learning. I'm so glad this trail is literally at our back door. We will be using it often. read more

Even though I'm not in my normal environment I do TRY to stay in shape. I explored all of the near by 24 hr fitness and they ALL suck. Lucky for me my hotel lets me have access for a LA Fitness, but I like a nice park to run in. Lucky for me I am very close to this trail. It's got wide flat path, perfect for joggers and bikers to share. There is also a polo field along the path that my friends and I used to throw the football around. Glad to have such a beautiful path. read more

This is a GREAT trail! Lots of twists and turns and plenty of things to look at while running/biking! I personally ride my bicycle here and love it! Some people have mentioned the gun shots but what better way to get motivated to run is the sound of a gun? ;) I love the fact that you can go off the trail and explore nature and there are even little signs telling facts about the foliage. Reasons why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars: I thought the trail would be longer but I suppose after you go end to end its still a great workout. There are only a couple bathroom stops and I didn't see any water stations but other than that this is a great trail! read more

Campion Trail is really the jewel in Irving's crown (and Irving's crown needs all the jewels it can get). The trail is a wide paved walk & bike trail that's now over 10 miles long, running along the east edge of the city, north to south. There are also a couple of stretches of rough trail along the river that are well maintained. I've never had a problem with anyone creepy or criminal (which was not true of the LB Houston trail both times I walked it - stay away from this one). The parking is a little limited at the south end, but the middle and north parking lots are generous. I noticed one reviewer complaining about the noise from the Elm Fork Shooting Range. Yes, it does sometimes feel like you're walking through a Civil War battlefield. However Elm Fork is in Dallas, so the City of Irving has no control over it. If the noise really bothers you, use the north end of the trail. read more

Gem of Valley Ranch that we just discovered a couple weeks back. I had no idea the beauty and variety of these trails. So thankful to have this outlet during the pandemic. read more

I've been going to this spot for years for both cycling and running. However in recent year we've seen a huge bike traffic on the weekends where it's extremely unsafe for pedestrians and especially kids on the trail. Some cyclist are going at excess speeds and not giving pedestrians much warning its dangerous. There needs to be a pedestrian only walking lane built. read more

Please drain the water and bring the trail back. It's been out of order for a year. We understand there has been a lot of rain, but we rarely see people working on it. read more

I'm a huge fan of Campion Trail. The part of the trail I frequent the most starts near Ranchview High School and stretches about 6.5 miles well into Las Colinas. The trail is 12 feet wide - wide enough for people to bike 3-wide (though REALLY not recommended, seriously, don't do this). I ride and run out here all the time and the trail is kept super clean. Some pretty great views including a few nice twists and turns through wooded areas and a nice path along the polo grounds. This is kind of embarrassing, but what's keeping it from 5 stars in my book would be a restroom facility halfway in. If you have to go midway through the trail, you've got to delicately run/walk over three miles or hop into the river. Neither are pleasant. But that's mostly my own issue. read more

This was our greatest discovery while we lived in Valley Ranch and was one reason we wanted to stay!! It is a great park with lots of trails!! We had so much fun exploring and walking around the first time we went out. It's a taste of the country which is nice when you've had enough of all the concrete. The second time we were out, we took our puppy out to run around and burn off some energy. Both times we were out it was very quiet and relaxing. Although it's near everything, it's a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the city. read more

Woohoo for the latest addition to the trail! A gorgeous 2.5 mile "lollypop" loop off the north end of the previous Ranchview trailhead with an exit at the north end just over the Trinity into the Valley Ranch neighborhood. With ample shading, smooth paving, a brand new bridge and several resting benches, all this portion lacks is lighting and a water stop, otherwise I'd say it's a darn near perfect addition to the trail. Now for the southern extension to make it the full master-planned 22 miles... I won't hold my breath, but I'm saving that 5th star for the day that I can actually get one of my marathon long runs entirely on this trail without doubling back - that would be an accomplishment for which the City of Irving should be proud. read more

Good running and biking trail; few shady spots & different exercise equipment along the trail. Trail goes closer to Lake Carolyn. read more

Occasional flooding, minimal lighting, and sparse water/restrooms are the only things keeping this trail from being 5+ stars. If it rains any at all, you'll find several spots blocked off. There are only a few lights, which makes early morning/late night rides/runs difficult. Restrooms/water fountains? I don't know how many there are, but I do know that there are not enough. Other than those three things, this truly is an excellent trail. read more

Campion trail is excellent for running and good for cycling. I have lived next to it for 5 years and visited it 3-5 times a week. Unfortunately it has been closed (completely of partially) for about a year now. In December there was structural damage to the north part and city looks in no hurry to fix it. The rating is for the city's maintenance of the trail and bad planning. Looks like trails are built in land that cannot be used in anything else: close to power-lines, in flooding zones or in greenbelt. read more

Campion Trail - Structural damage caused by river. - Hiking Near Me

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Very nice trail that winds along a river and through some wooded areas. Smooth ride. The trail appears to connect with some other trails to allow you a variety of distances. read more

They recently re-opened the trails and so far so good. The place is now clean and well-maintained. We were there today, a Saturday, and there were plenty of people taking advantage of the walking/biking trails. It's nice to see the area being built up again! read more

Campion Trail is really nice. There are plenty of entry points that are easy to find. They have lots of places to stop with benches and water. It's less crowded than some of the other trails in DFW like Whiterock lake. It would be nice if there were more trees in some spots and if it were longer. There are a few spots that flood when it has rained and can cut your trip short. read more