Denton Branch Rail-Trail (Trinity Trails System):
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Description:
The Denton Branch Rail Trail is constructed on the right-of-way of the former MKT Railroad, Denton Branch, between Denton and Lake Dallas. For 8 miles of its route, the new 8-foot-wide concrete trail follows along the commuter rail line, the Denton County A-Train, a 21-mile rail commuter line between Denton and Carrollton, where it connects to the DART Green light rail line into Dallas.

The Denton Branch Rail Trail generally parallels I-35, passing among schools, shopping centers, medical facilities, manufacturing plants and urban residential areas. The trail extends from the new Denton Downtown Transit Center on Hickory Street south to Swisher Road in Lake Dallas, with many trail access points at public streets. In addition to the downtown transit center, the trail also connects with the station in Med Park.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Trail access points include the City of Denton, City Hall East at the north trail head on Hickory street. Other major points of access include the Golden Triangle Mall area at Loop 288 near Target Department Store, North Central Texas Community College at Corinth Street and 15 other public street crossings.

A map can be found on the Trail Website. For additional information, contact the Denton Parks and Recreation Department at 940-349-7275 or see the Trail Website.
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New Denton Branch Rail Trail is now open
By btickner in July, 2011
The new "Denton Branch Rail Trail" is now open with a completely reconstructed 8' feet wide concrete trail. The new trail has been constructed along side the new Denton County Transportation Authority(DCTA) commuter rail line between Denton and Carrollton for 21 miles.

The new Denton Branch Rail Trail is 8 miles connecting the Denton Downtown Transit Center, Med Park rail station as well as many public facilities as school, shopping centers, medical offices, hospitals, community college, and residential neighborhoods and apartment complexes. The trail's southern access point is at Swisher Road at Lake Dallas.

For maps and more information, refer to the Denton Parks and Recreation website or www.dentonparks.com Call the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department at 940-349-7275 for more information or details.
Denton Branch Rail Trail closed for re-construction, DCTA Rail line construction
By btickner in July, 2009
The Denton Branch Rail Trail is now under re-construction as part of a major construction project by the Denton County Transportation Authority(DCTA) to place a rail commuter line back on the original rail bed and build a new trail along side the railroad. Information and construction updates can be found at www.dcta.net or www.mya-train.com It is expected this construction will continue until January 2011 when the rail line will open. Parts of the trail may open earlier as construction progress permits.
Trail by-pass detour recommendation
By Bob Tickner in January, 2007
"Due to construction on Loop 288 at milepost 724, it is recommended trail users by-pass this construction area by using Brinker road to Spencer Road back to trail at Woodrow lane crossing. Construction is expected to last until 2009. Contact City of Denton, Parks and Recreation for updated details 940-349-7275. "
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