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I ride the MoPac Mobility Bridge predawn, and all of the overhead and ground lights are out on the path, as well as the path parallel to MoPac northbound. The mornings stay dark longer these days (7/27/26), and it would be safer and more enjoyable for cyclists and pedestrians/runners if the lights were restored. I hope they are!
Attempted to start the trail at Garver Park and almost immediately rode into multiple construction zones. Tried to ride on streets until Hwy 59 to get back on path with no such luck. Aborted the ride!
Entered through the Grapevine Mills Mall area on a bicycle just make sure you got good brakes.A lot of shade. The view is very nice. Recommended go check it out.
People should Stop comparing one beautiful space to another. We’ve biked, hiked, fished, bat, goat and bird watched along this space from a Tidwell/ Wayside access to Brock Park many times. It’s amazing! Each time I go on this trail I notice more amenities have been added. The trails are well maintained without changing its historic wildlife feel. The late evening bike rides or walks are fantastic. More and more families are discovering this oasis right in their backyards! I’m so jealous! It is phenomenal how most of the parks that connect multiple neighborhoods to the trails have been updated as well and allow easy access to this trail. And the older beautiful neighborhoods!!! It’s a sight seeing adventure all on its own. Simply the best built homes ever. The communities along the trail are a mixture of old and new, spacious, well maintained…no wonder suburbia folks are trying to find a spot. We’ve met so many friendly people in various neighborhoods. We’ve been invited to BBQs, offered lemonade and even invited to pick fresh fruit and vegetables from a couple’s backyard garden! Back on the trail…there’s an old railroad track that is the best photo op ever. And sparrows live there too! The sparrows look like bats, but We’ve watched them come to roost like bats in the evening. Beautiful! Did I mention the goats grazing on the hilltop on Saturday mornings? Also, one of the neighbors attached a single seat swing on this 20 foot tall branch and when you swing in it it feels like you’re swinging out over Halls Bayou. Phenomenal trail! We’ve added Halls Bayou Trails to our regular trail rotation which includes White Oak and Buffalo Bayous. Go!
I read the reviews and went in not expecting much. But there are some updates. For reference, I rode an electric mountain bike, starting at the New Boston trailhead and going 10 miles towards the west and back. In New Boston there is good parking near the town center. For the first couple of miles there is an older concrete path that goes through the town and by T P Lake. There are some shady places that are nice. This section is 3 or 4 stars. After mile 3 and the intersection at HWY 98, the surface is new asphalt! It’s very smooth and wide. The scenery, however, is not very pleasant. Mostly it runs along HWY 82. While the distance from traffic is enough to feel safe, it is not enough to quiet the road noise. Five (5) stars for the trail condition, 1 star for the vibe. As of May 2026, the asphalt ends around mile 7. It looks like they plan to do more, however. The dirt path after the asphalt ends is rough and full of knee-high grass. I rode out to mile 10 before turning around. One (1) star for this section. Later I drove out to the town of Avery, a bit west of De Kalb. There the surface is crushed rock and seemingly in good condition. There were “Road Closed” signs, however, which could be ridden around. But I was unclear why it was closed. Three (3) or four (4) stars around Avery.
This is a nice short trail but we always ride this trail out and back and then connect to other trails riding along the Frisco trails bike lane to McCormick park and then lake front trails! Makes for a nice long ride !
We ride this trail all the time ! It is a safe, scenic ride and when connecting to other trails. We can get a 30 mile ride in!
This was a nice 1/2 gravel and 1/2 pavement ride. Fairly level ride. A little crowded but worth it ! Nice photo opportunities along the trail!
Very nice trail with beautiful scenery. Part cement and part crushed gravel. Out and back 13.26 miles.
My wife &I were surprised by the nice trail here in “Wax”-town. But even more so was the sections I could ride my mountain bike like it should be ridden! Thanks!
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