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\"KatyKaty Trail<\/strong>
\n#21 of 100 things to do in Dallas<\/p>\n

The Katy Trail is a jogging, walking, inline skating, and bicycling path that runs through the Uptown and Oak Lawn areas of Dallas, Texas, following the path of the old Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, which was known as MKT or the Katy. Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n

Directions from the South to the Victory Park Trail Head
\n– Take your best route to I35 North
\n– Exit High Line Drive
\n– Take a Right on High Line Drive (High Line turns into Victory
\n– Park as close as you can to the corner of Houston St. and Lyle.
\n– The Trail begins just North of the corner of Houston and Lyle St.<\/p>\n

\"KatyPerhaps the best place to park near the north end of the Katy Trail is the parking lot behind the Lamps Plus store on Knox Street. To get to it, take Travis Street south from the Knox intersection, then take a right into the first retail parking lot on your right. Go straight and it will turn become an alley that leads you to a lot adjacent to the Katy Trail. Note that some of the spaces are reserved for E2M employees during business hours.<\/p>\n

Dallas, Texas<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is known for its bustling city life, but tucked into the heart of Uptown and Oak Lawn lies a peaceful, historic escape:\u00a0<\/span>Katy Trail<\/span><\/strong>. This 3.5-mile urban greenbelt park, built on an abandoned Union Pacific railroad line, has become an iconic and beloved destination for trailgoers of all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are a serious runner, a parent pushing a stroller, a cyclist commuting to work, or a tourist looking to experience Dallas like a local, this guide provides\u00a0<\/span>everything you need to know<\/span><\/strong>\u2014from trail length and access points to activities for adults and children, parking tips, and how to support this treasured community asset.<\/span><\/p>\n

Katy Trail is more than just a path; it is a beautifully varied natural landscape that weaves through some of Dallas\u2019s most vibrant neighborhoods, including Uptown, Turtle Creek, and Oak Lawn. It was constructed on the former right-of-way of the\u00a0<\/span>Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(nicknamed the \u201cKaty\u201d), which ceased operations in the 1980s. Today, the trail provides a place to\u00a0<\/span>exercise, experience nature, gather, commute, and access local restaurants and businesses<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The trail is operated and enhanced by\u00a0<\/span>Friends of the Katy Trail<\/span><\/strong>, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, for the benefit of both Dallas citizens and tourists. Maintaining this 3.5-mile gem costs over\u00a0<\/span>$1.5 million annually<\/span><\/strong>, funded entirely by donations and memberships.<\/span><\/p>\n

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