Field guide
Katy Trail parking, hours, and running information
Find official information for running or walking the Katy Trail in Dallas. Learn about the 3.5-mile concrete path, park hours, and trail rules.
The Katy Trail is a 3.5-mile trail located within a City of Dallas park. It features a concrete path for running, walking, and wheeled activities.
This guide provides official information about the trail's hours of operation, path rules, and access points for planning a visit.
Official facts at a glance
- Type of park
- City of Dallas park
- Location
- City of Dallas
- Trail length
- 3.5 miles
- Path surface
- Concrete path
- Park hours
- 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Restrooms (south end)
- Public restroom at the Reverchon Recreation Center
- Lighting schedule
- Lights come on at 5 a.m. to sunrise and come back on at sunset to midnight.
- Dog leash rule
- Keep pets on a short leash
- Motorized vehicles rule
- No motorized vehicles permitted
- Speed limit
- 10 MPH
- Path usage rule
- Use the correct path: pedestrian for walkers and runners or shared path for wheels
- Accessible entrances
- Chair accessible entrances at Airline/North Trailhead, Staubach Pass at Harvard, Knox, Armstrong, Cambrick Plaza, Snyder’s Union, Ice House, and Reverchon Park/Thomsen Overlook.
- Mile markers
- Embedded into the concrete path at every quarter mile
Source: Trail Information (katytraildallas.org). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
The trail path and markers
The Katy Trail is 3.5 miles long. The surface is a hard, concrete path. Mile markers are embedded into the concrete at every quarter mile to help track distance.
The trail has designated paths for different users. Pedestrians, including runners and walkers, should use the pedestrian path. A separate shared path is available for wheeled users.
Hours, lighting, and access
The park is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lights are on from 5 a.m. until sunrise and again from sunset until midnight. This schedule is important for those planning early morning or evening activities.
Chair accessible entrances are located at Airline/North Trailhead, Staubach Pass at Harvard, Knox, Armstrong, Cambrick Plaza, Snyder’s Union, Ice House, and Reverchon Park/Thomsen Overlook. A public restroom is available at the Reverchon Recreation Center on the south end of the trail.
Rules for trail users
To ensure safety for all users, there is a speed limit of 10 MPH on the trail. Motorized vehicles are not permitted.
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a short leash at all times.
Before you go
- The park is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Trail lights operate from 5 a.m. to sunrise and sunset to midnight.
- Runners and walkers must use the designated pedestrian path.
- A speed limit of 10 MPH applies to all users.
- Keep pets on a short leash.
- Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trail.
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