River Confluence
This is the official beginning of the Trinity River, where the West Fork arrives from Ft. Worth and the Elm Fork via Lake Lewisville and Grapevine Lake. The actual confluence is mostly hidden from public view because no major highways are in this immediate area. Irving has constructed and operates a couple of athletic complexes on their side of the river, and the City of Dallas has 4 gravel trails/roads on top of and at the bottom of the levees on its side of the river that are available for hike/bike use.
10 - Levee Roads/Trails
An 11-mile long gravel road on the top and bottom of the levees on each side of the river, totaling 44 miles. These trails are suitable for hike/bike experiences, although the gravel surface is a bit rough in places. These trails begin at either the northern side of I-30 near Loop 12 or the western side of I-35 near its intersection with highway 482. Both levee trails end at the Santa Fe Trestle bridge near the Dallas Convention Center. The extensive length of these trails causes them to be located in both the Confluence Area and the Levees Area. Please remember that floodway vehicles have the right-of-way in using these trails.