DFW Discovery Trail


Cyclist riding near River Legacy Park

Photo Courtesy of City of Arlington


DFW Discovery Trail Overview

In 2013, NCTCOG convened the mayors of the five core cities of the Dallas-Fort Worth Region - Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Irving, and Dallas -  to discuss the idea of a continuous regional trail from Downtown Fort Worth to Downtown Dallas. The trail alignment would be approximately 66 miles once completed.

The trail was highlighted as a resource and asset to their communities from an economic development perspective and tourism aspect, as well as the benefits to health and reduction of congestion that alternative transportation routes can offer.

Images of the new DFW discovery trail

Regional Trail History & Resources    

DFW Discovery Trail Connection Map (updated February 2024)
DFW Discovery Trail Location Map  (updated March 2023)                         
Trail Funded and Planned Sections  (Local Contact Information)
Regional Trail Branding and Wayfinding Initiative

History:
In November 2013, a meeting coordinated by NCTCOG brought together the Mayors from the five core cities of the Dallas-Fort Worth region to discuss the idea of a Regional Trail from Downtown Fort Worth to Downtown Dallas.

On October 11, 2018, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) funded an additional 3.1-mile trail section for construction that will complete a continuous 53-mile southern alignment connecting the five cities.

On April 11, 2019, the Mayors met again at NCTCOG to express continued support and collaboration to implement the trail through each of the cities. Engineering and construction of various sections of the trail continue to advance, with construction of most of the trail alignment expected to be completed in 2026. 

Presentation to Mayors on April 11, 2019
Presentation to RTC on October 11, 2018
Presentation at Mayors' Luncheon on November 8, 2013

Clay Jenkins Ground Breaking

Photo Courtesy of the City of Irving


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Staff Contact:  Catherine Richardson