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Print Friendly MapThis is an example of a rail-with-trail, sitting as it does within the right-of-way of the DART light rail through Richardson, Texas. It derives its name from the Central Expressway, parallel to the trail. The Central Trail runs between the Gatalyn Woodland Preserve in the north and Buckingham Road, a total of over 4 miles. For a long stretch the trail is tucked underneath the elevated track, but in parts, criss-crossing intersecting streets as it goes. Oftentimes trail users will find themselves sandwiched between the railroad and a screen of trees shielding them from it from traffic. The trail transitions into the Spring Creek Trail across Glenville Drive.
This trail is great if you’re looking for a safe, urban trail. All of the streets that intersect the trails have clear cross walks/lights which made me feel more comfortable with my dog. My dog is quite reactive so I’m always looking for trails that have fewer people on them but feels safe and this was exactly that!
It's safe. It's not well lit at night. It takes practice but you'll need to figure out how to connect this trail to the Cottonwood Trail. If you can, you can ride all the way from Richardson to White Rock Lake.
I mean I wouldn’t recommend doing it at night. There’s a good amount of neighborhood action and it’s relaxing to ride a bike on. The belt line crossing is busy but for the most part it’s safe and separate from the road network.
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