Travel Reference
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River Legacy Park Trail
This flat, paved trail is popular with runners, cyclists, and hikers alike. The 1,300-acre park includes 8.0
miles of trails along the West Fork of the Trinity River, where the river's steep banks are lined with ma-
ture bottomland hardwoods that draw abundant wildlife. This hike covers the west side of the park,
where the trail is shaded by massive gnarled oaks and is a bit less traveled, perhaps due to the adjacent
sewage treatment facility. A bench perched by the riverbank provides a nice midhike picnic spot.
Distance: 3.2 miles out and back
Approximate hiking time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Trail surface: Concrete pavement
Best season: Feb through May; Oct through Dec
Other trail users: Cyclists, in-line skaters, and runners
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Fees and permits: No fees or permits required
Schedule: Park open daily 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; science center open Tues through Sat
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Maps: TOPO! Texas CD; sign with trail maps at park entrance; map available online at
www.riverlegacy.org
Trail contacts: Arlington Parks and Recreation; (817) 459-5473
Special considerations: The park's Living Science Center is a great stop before hitting
the trail. Pick up brochures identifying the different plants and animals in the park, in-
cluding a handy handout on animal tracks.
Water fountains and restrooms are available at the trailhead.
Finding the trailhead:
From Dallas, take Interstate 30 west to Cooper Street exit.
Head north to Northwest Green Oaks Boulevard. Turn left onto Green Oaks and go 0.25
mile to the entrance of River Legacy Park. Follow the park drive to the end. The trail-
head is located by the parking lot. GPS: N32 47.508' / W97 06.764'
