Trinity River Trail is a 17.8 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Haltom City, Texas that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, fishing, horses, and road biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Enjoy the open space of the country and the parks and riversides of Fort Worth as you wander this pretty urban trail. You can start your journey from the center of the city or you can start from way out in Gateway Park. You can bike, hike, inline skate, and walk your dog. You can travel for 32 miles out-and-back or take a leisurely half mile stroll. The Trinity River Trail system has something for everyone. It is dotted with river crossings, tree groves, benches, misting stations, and expansive parks. The trail is surprisingly solitary on weekdays and a major social gathering spot on weekends. It offers its users the choice of various branches and even allows people to choose which side of the river they want to explore. You can choose to start your exploration in the city and work your way out or you can start in the rural portion and venture into Fort Worth. It is trails like the Trinity Trail that make the city of Fort Worth such a fun place to visit. Accessibility: The trail surface is paved, smooth, and typically at least five feet wide. The grade is mostly flat (the majority estimated at 4% or less) so most wheelchair and stroller users will likely be able to traverse this trail.
Do not cross the low water crossings during high water activity. Portions of the trail are often closed for maintenance but detours are usually provided. Check with the city parks department or with the websites listed on this guide for more information. Parking is free in Gateway Park and most of the other trailheads, but if you start from downtown Fort Worth, you will likely have to pay into parking meters.
First time riding on this trail, after driving 45 minutes from Frisco. Now having our lunch at downtown, and hoping returning ride will be a smooth one. Yes, enjoy the trail.
Favorite place to go just to “get the miles” in sometimes. Paved trail that you can pick up almost anywhere. —Some days I start at Gateway Park- lots of times at the parking on 4th Street). All sun throughout the entire trail so would recommend lots of sunblock. Pretty views of the City and river- definite go-to for a smooth walk.
the trail only went for 2.7 miles before the trinity either land slided or the trail was rerouted and not updated.
The beginning was rough. It’s actually a mountain biking path so be careful when walking through there. Finding the correct path was also very difficult, for lost several times. Overall a great hike though and five guys burgers is the perfect way to end it.
perfect well shaded mountain bike trail. hikers just need to listen for bikers and jump out of the way. beautiful, fun, and great exercise
Trail has heavy traffic but only in certain areas. From Gateway Park near Beach St. to Downtown is about 10 miles. From Downtown Fort Worth to the SH 183 comes in at 6.3 miles (this is the most used part of the whole trail). From there you can ride to Benbrook using S. Bellaire Drive for 1.3 miles before getting on the next trail for another 3 miles. This trail features a park and a waterfall. Total trail length is about 21 miles from Gateway Park drive in Ft. Worth to Memorial Oak in Benbrook.
Depends on what you're looking for - If you're looking for an actual hike, this is more of a casual stroll with an 8' wide concrete pathway through the city. If you're wanting to just put some miles on (foot or bike) then this is a great way to do it. We always stay on the western side of FW between Panther Island and the FW Zoo area and we've always been safe. The trail is well kept, mown and clean. FW does a great job with its maintenance. Plenty of restaurants along the way if you get hungry, or want to make a mini "destination hike" ;) Im more of a wilderness backpacker, but for what it is, the Trinity River Trail is pretty nice. Family friendly.
We took a nice casual ride around the west side of Fort Worth. All is green and alongside the river. There are many trails that go off the route, into neighborhoods, downtown, various parks, and other parts of town. You can choose the cement or sand path. There are a number of bridges to cross. A very enjoyable place to ride! P.S. There's a gap in the route because I paused and forgot to restart it right away.
Great for trail running, walking, road and mountain biking. Minimal elevation changes and you can use the concrete path or the crushed limestone path that is along most of the trail. There are lots of options to log a lot of miles out here without having to cover the same parts of the trail over and over again.
Walked the trails around Trinity park on the west side of the river by 7th street from the city park and duck pond. Shaded well in the park, open air when walking next to the river made a hot day cool. Bike traffic is high in this area but share the path well. The only reason its not five stars is the path will get to narrow to handle bike and walking path.