Great views of the Calatravas bridges and downtown! This improved hiking and biking trail takes you past some of the most scenic parts of downtown Dallas. From the floodplain of the Trinity River, you can see all the bright lights of Big D. Downtown Dallas has two bridges designed by the internationally acclaimed architect, Santiago Calatravas. There's one at each end of the trail here. There's no restrooms here along this trail. No shade from trees. The area around the Trinity has been mowed to keep things visible, and a concrete path to follow. There's a map at the trail head that walks you through the features of the Trinity river valley. This place is generally pretty sketchy at night- there's a place you can pull off the road and park and make out or whatever those people are doing in their cars. It seems like a fantastic place to meet some shady characters late at night. I wouldn't hike past sundown. I went walking alone through the trail, and I'm pretty sure I made some of the other joggers uncomfortable when there was nobody else around... I'd have felt much more comfortable on a bike. read more

From what I understand based on the trail maps, the Trinity Skyline trail itself is a little less than 5 mile loop, but it connects to another trail which could lengthen it. On our first trip out, we only walked the half mile leg of the trail between the Trinity Overlook and the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge. Street parking was easy at the Overlook. There weren't a lot of spaces but there also weren't a lot of cars. I think most people start from one of the other trailheads. The views from the overlook are nice, but not as nice as the views from the pedestrian bridge. It would probably be more exciting at night. From the overlook we descended down a steep hill to the trail. The path is a little rocky but still adequate for running, assuming you have good shoes. This definitely isn't a trail for you barefoot runners! I can't speak for the rest of it, but this portion of the trail was NOT LIT, so it wouldn't be an early morning or night run option without a flashlight (and a taser). It is roughly a flat half mile from the overlook to the bridge and it is beautiful. There are views of both the Margaret McDermott and Margaret Hunt Hill bridges, the Trinity River, and the Dallas Skyline. Walking the trail in early April, everything was vibrantly green and absolutely stunning. We hopped off the trail to walk down the Ronald Kirk pedestrian bridge. On a Friday mid morning in the midst of Coronavirus quarantine, the bridge was sparsely populated - just a few people here and there running, biking, or walking their dogs. I see from previous reviewers that it is normally quite lively, which will be a fun thing to go back and experience, but it was also nice to have the bridge mostly to ourselves and peacefully take in the 360 degree views. The Trinity Skyline trail and the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian bridge come together to make a true urban oasis. Go check it out! read more

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On a cool day, wonderful it is to leisurely walk or have a vigorous run along Trinity Skyline Trail. All the while soaking up the majestic Big D's skyline; listening a variety of music from personal boom boxes; watching ethnic or popping dance practices; pickup hoop games; and, children's laughters. On a hot and muggy day, the same applies yet one needs to tolerate the smell of something rotten coming up from the river and definitely needing to protect oneself from mosquitos after a stormy day! CHEERS! read more

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Love walking this short bridge trail around evening time to get a good look of the skyline! There's always a good amount of people and families walking around. Love renting the Bird scooters and flying down the bridge trail. Also close by a lot of businesses so you can make a fun date night out of it. read more

This is a great place to take cool pictures or complete an outdoor workout/ ride bikes. I didn't get to do much we were just site seeing but they have a really cool rock wall sculpture that you can climb. This place is also great for bike riding or just a mid day or morning jog. Cool place to just take a nice walk and enjoy the views of the buildings down town read more

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This was a nice little trail near our hotel in Dallas. Unfortunately I only got out on this trail one morning. What I was able to experience was very nice, but the trail was not as long as I had hoped. The direction I ran, the trail ended abruptly. A friend had run on the other end of the trail and had a similar experience. Maybe we missed something but it seemed like just when this trail was getting really good, it ended. Hopefully there are plans to expand it for the future. Good for a short run but had potential to be more. read more

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I chose this as a surprise birthday outing for my partner since we are both new to the area and had noticed the beautiful suspension bridge (Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge) nearby but had not yet gotten close to it or taken a walk on any of the nearby trails. I found the free parking lot and trailhead by happy-accident the week before while traveling to Oak Cliff and knew right away that it was going on the bucket list of things to do in the DFW! Our visit couldn't have been better timed than right after a full two weeks of rain, cold temps, and flood conditions. The sun was out, it reached 70 degrees, there were people of every age, size, shape, and color out enjoying a walk, public scooter, playground/climbing area, loungers, tables, or benches. There is so much to enjoy on the pedestrian-only (Ronald Kirk) bridge that is part of the Skyline Trail and presents incredible city-scapes and picture ops! Definitely a must-see and do in the DFW! I can't wait to return and take out-of-town guests! read more

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Very nice views with a great walking trail. Everytime I visit Dallas I have to stop by this place. Great seating to just sit down and read a book or look at the skyline. Very peaceful place. Beautiful at night and well lit. Will definitely be returning. read more

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The park has a very good skyline of downtown Dallas as you doing the Trinity River Walk area. They really make this park to be more family-oriented especially a bridge over walking from the Bishop Arts District area to downtown Dallas. If you're in the Dallas area this is something you should definitely take time to see and walk across good exercise. My wife says it's very romantic read more

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Nice little trail. We were there visiting our son and walked it everyday we were there. Lots of cool artwork done on the empty buildings. Sure we will walk it again on our next visit. read more

Sky's the limit There is a new jogging/biking trail in town, and it just happens to have the best view of town. The Trinity Skyline Trail is a game changer! Finally, the area between the levees will become a recreational jewel instead of the neutral zone between affluent Dallas and the often forgotten other half. This trail is part of the new regional biking superhighway initiative that will connect downtown Dallas and downtown Ft. Worth. For the most part, the trail is still pretty bare bones. While some of the trails are brand new, it also connects to the older more delapidated Trammell Crow loop. There are a few broken sections and a lot of to be paved sections. There are only a handful of benches scattered throughout and no water fountains are to be found, so make sure to bring your own. The Trinity can be seen at several points, but a lot of the heavy brush hasn't been cleared out. Still, you can definitely see the endless potential for a majestic park if this space is properly developed. The views of downtown are great, as are the cow sculptures at Trammell Crow park. Once the Sylvan Avenue Bridge is completed, there will be two parking areas, but for the time being, park at the Continental Pedestrian Bridge Park. As long as the Trinity Toll Road stays dead, these empty river bottom fields will one day be the crown jewel of Dallas' Park system. Field of Dreams read more

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Trinity Skyline Trail is an excellent use of this public space! Beautiful nature scenery, wild flowers and the river, yet right in the city. Also features a bicycle tire fix it station- which is pretty cool. Neat, planned graffiti under the bridge and lots of turtles by the waste water pipe (I know, gross, but there were tons of turtles!) A great place to walk, run or bike. Plenty of benches to rest, if needed. Great parks in this city! Nice job planning this out to make good use of this space. read more

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Amazing city Views. We walked over after having dinner in the Trinity Groves complex. The whole area is laid out like the other trails and parks in the city with mile markers, a sidewalk trail. On the upper level there are benches and areas to enjoy the view! Great for a stroll after dinner! read more

I think this place is between 3 and 4 stars right now... there isn't a lot of paved section for a road bike and sometimes you can see dogs off leash. It's a 50/50 issue... it's great that it's not used as much, but because it's not used as much you have people do things like let the dog off leash. As more and more people find out about this place it will become like WRL or the Katy Trail and not as good to ride a bike... but in the end it's a beautiful space. Those of us who live on this side are hoping the Trinity Toll road dies and that money gets invested here and on surface roads... But in the meantime you can really enjoy the peace of this place in a busy city. They have big plans to connect here to there and this to that... but it's taking a while to get that pavement laid. The views of downtown are stunning and I can see a future with some wetland, maybe a dog park, some food trucks... now? it's just you and the trail. On another note, if you have a hybrid, mountain bike or gravel bike you can actually explore much more of this magnificent trail/space. read more

Enjoyed it, great views, need to work on showing folks how to exit the park, though, thought i was going to have to retrace my steps to get to other side where i started, finally decided to make my way across the old bridge next to the new big white one, i thought i might still be in use, but they have turned it into a place for people to sit and exercise and such, some beautiful artwork underneath one of the bridges as well read more

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Great trail with a spectacular view of the bridge and downtown Dallas skyline! They are doing a lot to this area to expand and make it better for walkers, runners and bikers. I've run through here a few times before during races and it is certainly beautiful. Not a lot of parts of it are shaded though so be prepared to bask in the sunshine! I can't wait to come back out here during the summer and get my tan on. read more

Came out the house to relax and clear my mind , came across this trail . Great view of the skyline , exactly what I needed !!

This is the kind of city planning that has me excited to be in Dallas. Amazing community building/community space built out of an old bridge (?). Playground, benches, tables, flower beds line the bridge all with a view of the larger bridge next to it and downtown skyline beyond. Would be nice two walk off a brunch from one of the Trinity Groves restaurants here or go after as a reward from a long walk. read more

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I walk here almost daily. it is so calming. And now all the wonderful different birds are coming here too. Its like being in the country, only it's in Dallas. I strive to see more of the trail as I progress in distance and time..its a MUST do!! With great photo ops. read more

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Great, clean trail. Love that it goes on both sides of the river. Had the trail all to myself on a Saturday afternoon