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CBD PEDWAY

Dallas, TX · Dallas County · 8.4 mi · Network

A flat 8.4-mile network. Mostly sun-exposed; some water access; best in the morning or evening during summer.

Dogs allowedAllowed
Leash ruleRequired
Trail effortFlat
ShadeExposed
Certified dog policySource: Trails | Dallas Park and RecreationBest in spring and fall; avoid midday in summer.
Best entry:Parking Lot 19

CBD PEDWAY is a 8.4-mile dog-friendly trail in Dallas, TX. Includes leash-required policy details · low shade. Elevation gain is about 682 ft. Looking for more options in Dallas dog-friendly trails or across dog-friendly trails across Texas? Use the sections below for dog policy, access points, shade/heat, water, terrain, and safety.

Dog Fit

Dogs allowed status, leash expectations, and suitability by dog type

Dogs allowed on leash in all Dallas city park trails. Leash required at all times.
Suitability by dog type

By Dog Type

How this trail suits different kinds of dogs

Small Dog
Toy & small breeds
20%
Not ideal
Long for small breeds
Smooth, easy on paws
Hot in summer — go early
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
45%
Caution
Flat & joint-friendly
Long for senior dogs
Smooth surface — easy going
Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
61%
Fair fit
Moderately busy — stay alert
All dogs leashed — controlled
Can cut short if needed
Sensitive Dog
Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs
32%
Tough
Paw-friendly surface
Hot pavement can burn paws
Moderate traffic
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
45%
Caution
Too long for early fitness training
Flat — great for conditioning
Can shorten route if needed
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
45%
Caution
4 water access points
Water near parts of the trail
Leash required — limits water play

Trail Suitability

Who this trail works best for — and what to watch

Exposed, with swim access trail — challenging for many dogs

Best for

Senior dogsWater-loving dogsHigh-energy dogs

Use caution if

Heat-sensitive dogs

High heat exposure with minimal shade — dangerous during warm months

Reactive dogs

Trail conditions may be challenging for reactive dogs

Dogs off trail

Elevated hazard rating — road crossings, terrain, or other risk factors present

Most comfortable when

Before 10 AM or after 6 PM

— Heat exposure is significant — trail is considerably cooler in morning and evening

Weekday visits

— Moderate traffic — calmer on weekdays

Why this trail works

  • Swim access confirmed — water features along the route
  • Paved surface — easy on paws
  • Essentially flat — average slope under 3%

Safety & Conditions

Hazards, heat exposure, crowd level, and nearby emergency vet context

HAZARDSHigh
SHADE / HEATExposedHeat risk present
CROWDMediumModerate use, mix of busy and quiet times

High hazards

212 risky road crossings; 21 bike conflict zones

Heat exposure

Low shade coverage — bring extra water and avoid midday in summer.

Terrain & Comfort

Elevation, surface, shade, heat, and water signals for dog hiking comfort

EffortFlat
SurfaceMixed
ShadeLow
WaterSome

Elevation & Width

The CBD PEDWAY presents a relatively gentle experience for most dogs and their owners, with an elevation range of 105 feet from its lowest to highest points.

Trail Effort

Easy

Flat or gently rolling. Comfortable for almost all dogs.

EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:682 ftGain/mi:81 ft/miSteep sections:Low
Rated from 682 ft gain + 81 ft/mi.
Elevation Profile
538 ft433 ft0 mi8.4 mi2468
Trail Width
Narrow
Narrow
< 6 ft
In-between
6-10 ft
Wide
10+ ft
NARROWTypical: ~0 ftWIDE

Mostly single-file with tighter passing space.

Surface & Paws

The CBD PEDWAY features a predominantly hard surface, with concrete being the primary material, accounting for a significant portion of the trail.

Surface

What your dog will walk on

Mostly: Concrete

Firm, consistent footing with less natural cushioning.

Hard surface riskSmooth / Paw-friendly

Top surfaces

Concrete
63%
Not mapped
20%
Hard surface (other)
12%

Quick read

Roughness: Low

This trail is mostly Concrete. A notable share is not mapped (20%). You will also encounter hard surface (other) (12%). Generally comfortable for most dogs.

Best forstrollersroad bikesquick walks

Shade & Heat

Shade on the CBD PEDWAY is low, with only about 20% of the trail offering cover.

🌳 Shade

LOW

Low shade coverage

23.6%
Shade along the trail
0 mi8.4 mi2468SunPartialShadeDense

Exposure mix

Sun
63%
Partial
23%
Shade
15%
Dense
0%

Quick read

Limited natural shade. Expect prolonged sun exposure.

Water Access

Hydration is well-supported on the CBD PEDWAY, with 7 drinking water facilities distributed along the trail.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 30%
Swim: Unlikely
Water nearby30%
Water along the trail
Dry — no water within 200 mLake / PondDry — no water within 200 mLake / PondDry — no water within 200 mLake / PondDry — no water within 200 mLake / PondDry — no water within 200 mLake / PondDry — no water within 200 mLake / PondDry — no water within 200 m0 mi8.4 mi2468Lake / Pond

Water types nearby

RiverLake/Pond

River • Lake/Pond

Quick read

Water is limited near the trail—bring enough for you and your dog. Swimming spots are unlikely.

Access & Entry

Trailheads, parking, and entry logistics for hiking with dogs

Parking Lots86
Capacity6spaces est.
FeePaid

The CBD PEDWAY offers a moderate selection of amenities to support your visit with your dog.

Primary trailhead

Parking Lot 19
Primary🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~75 m)

Other access points

Lot F
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~75 m)
Trailhead #3
🔓 Customers access💵 Fee not posted📍 Distance not measured

Amenities along the route

Nearby facilities around the start, middle, and end of this trail.

Amenities along the trail
🚻 Restrooms (2)Restrooms at 1.6 miRestrooms at 5.3 mi💧 Water (4)Water at 0.0 mi22 water near 1.7-1.7 miWater at 5.3 mi🗑️ Waste bins (4)44 waste bins near 1.7-1.7 mi0 mi8.4 mi2468

Near the start

Water nearby

💧Water
2
closest: 87 m • very close
🅿️Parking
9
closest: 77 m • very close
✳️Other
9
closest: 42 m • at the spot
Point details
  • Other area
    42 m • at the spot
    ↗
  • Lot F
    77 m • very close
    ↗
  • Lexus Garage
    83 m • very close
    ↗
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  • Water area
    87 m • very close
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  • Other area
    141 m • very close
    ↗
  • Parking area
    149 m • very close
    ↗
  • Other area
    150 m • very close
    ↗
  • Other area
    160 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    169 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    181 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Comerica Garage
    186 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    193 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    207 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Water area
    216 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Blue Parking Lot E
    219 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    222 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    223 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    226 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    229 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    245 m • short walk
    ↗

Near the middle

Water nearby • Restrooms nearby

💧Water
3
closest: 110 m • very close
🚻Restrooms
2
closest: 91 m • very close
🗑️Trash bins
2
closest: 29 m • at the spot
Show 2 more
🅿️Parking
4
closest: 115 m • very close
✳️Other
3
closest: 173 m • short walk
Point details
  • Trash bins area
    29 m • at the spot
    ↗
  • Restrooms area
    91 m • very close
    ↗
  • Trash bins area
    101 m • very close
    ↗
Show 11 more
  • Water area
    110 m • very close
    ↗
  • Parking area
    115 m • very close
    ↗
  • Water area
    143 m • very close
    ↗
  • Restrooms area
    156 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Water area
    161 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    173 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    176 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Sheraton Guest Parking
    180 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    185 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    231 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    241 m • short walk
    ↗

Near the end

Water nearby

💧Water
2
closest: 94 m • very close
🗑️Trash bins
3
closest: 71 m • at the spot
🅿️Parking
18
closest: 54 m • at the spot
Show 1 more
✳️Other
3
closest: 162 m • short walk
Point details
  • Parking area
    54 m • at the spot
    ↗
  • Trash bins area
    71 m • at the spot
    ↗
  • Parking area
    84 m • very close
    ↗
Show 23 more
  • Trash bins area
    91 m • very close
    ↗
  • Water area
    94 m • very close
    ↗
  • Water area
    111 m • very close
    ↗
  • Parking area
    112 m • very close
    ↗
  • Trash bins area
    115 m • very close
    ↗
  • Parking area
    116 m • very close
    ↗
  • Parking area
    135 m • very close
    ↗
  • Parking area
    143 m • very close
    ↗
  • Parking area
    161 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    162 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    174 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    187 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    192 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    201 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    202 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    206 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    210 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    223 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    231 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Other area
    234 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    235 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    242 m • short walk
    ↗
  • Parking area
    243 m • short walk
    ↗
Parking details

🅿 Parking

Limited parking
~6 spacesEstimated capacity
86 parking locations
Parking fee may apply

Arrive early on weekends — spaces may fill quickly. Multiple access points reduce congestion near trailheads.

Map & Route

Trail layout, trailheads, parking, and dog-relevant points of interest

Map

Explore More

Highlights, viewpoints, and bailout options

Highlights

16 highlights on or near the trail

⭐ AttractionGiant Eye · 1.3 mi🏛️ HistoricWaples-Platter Buildings · 0.5 miCentral National Road · 0.7 miHigginbotham-Pearlstone Building · 0.8 miDallas County - Texas Centennial Marker · 0.8 miSanger Brothers Department Store · 0.9 miRosa Parks · 1.0 miOriginal Site of Neiman-Marcus · 1.1 miHoblitzelle, Karl St. John · 1.5 miOriginal Site of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Dallas · 5.6 miContinental Gin Company Showroom Building · 6.2 miSons of Hermann in Dallas · 6.4 mi0 mi8.4 mi2468

Highlights

16 total
Closest: Central National Road · 9 m

Central National Road

Historic · Memorial

Very close
9 mfrom trail
Open OSM

Higginbotham-Pearlstone Building

Historic · Memorial

Very close
13 mfrom trail
Open OSM

Waples-Platter Buildings

Historic · Yes

Very close
20 mfrom trail
Open OSM
Bailout & exit options

Exit options (Bailouts)

Bailout: mediumScore: 0.4

Fast exits if you need to shorten the route.

Actionable: 4Dead ends: 0Closest Start: 0 m
Method + full metrics

Based on trail graph connectivity and nearby exits.

Total spots: 4Actionable exits: 4Dead ends: 0Closest near Start: 0 mClosest near Midpoint: 1.6 kmClosest near End: 1 m
🚪 ExitsTrail entrance / exit · 0 m from startTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exitTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exitTrail entrance / exit · Trail entrance / exit0 mi8.4 mi4.2 mi
4 actionable exits· closest 0 m from start
  • Route structure (network) supports alternate exits.
  • Entrance count is estimated from graph topology (proxy).
  • Graph-based route structure estimate using stored segment geometry.

Top exits near Start

Trail entrance / exit

Near Start · 0 m from start

EntranceDead End
0 mGoogle Maps OSM unavailable

Rules & Safety

Dog policy context, emergency resources, and trail hazard overview

Current hazard level is marked as high. Nearby emergency veterinary coverage appears when mapped in source data.

Dog Emergency

Emergency help nearby

No nearby vets found

No nearby veterinary clinics were found within search radius.

Hazards

Updated: —

High
Road: 303Risky road: 212Bike: 21+1 more

Primary concerns: Road crossings (212 risky), Bike conflict (21)

Show hazard breakdown
Road crossings
Total: 303
Risky: 212
Water crossings
1
Cliff / steep edge
0
Bike conflict
21
Off-leash conflict proxy
3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about dogs on this trail

Are dogs allowed on CBD PEDWAY?

Yes, dogs are allowed on the CBD PEDWAY. This policy is consistent with Dallas Park and Recreation rules for all city park trails, ensuring a welcoming environment for leashed pets.

Do dogs need to be on a leash on CBD PEDWAY?

Yes, dogs are required to be on a leash at all times on the CBD PEDWAY. This is a strict policy enforced across all Dallas city park trails to ensure safety and enjoyment for everyone.

Is there drinking water available for dogs along CBD PEDWAY?

Yes, there are 7 drinking water facilities available along the CBD PEDWAY. It's advisable to bring a collapsible bowl for your dog to use at these fountains to ensure easy hydration.

Is CBD PEDWAY mostly shaded or sun-exposed?

The CBD PEDWAY is mostly sun-exposed, with only about 20% of the trail offering shade. This results in a low shade class and indicates a high heat risk, so plan your visit accordingly.

What is the trail surface like for dog paws on CBD PEDWAY?

The trail surface on CBD PEDWAY is predominantly hard, with concrete being the primary material and about 65% of the route paved. There are no natural surfaces, which can be demanding on dog paws, especially in warm weather.

How muddy does CBD PEDWAY get after rain?

The CBD PEDWAY has a low mud risk because it is mostly paved. This means the trail tends to dry out quickly after rain, providing a clean walking surface for you and your dog.

How crowded does CBD PEDWAY get, and when is the best time to visit?

The CBD PEDWAY experiences a medium crowd level, as it is near residential and commercial areas with many access points. For a quieter experience, consider visiting in the early mornings before 8 AM or on weekdays.

What is the parking situation at CBD PEDWAY?

There are 86 parking spots identified near the CBD PEDWAY, but the estimated capacity is around 6 vehicles, suggesting limited availability. Parking fees are also known to apply in these areas.

What amenities are available at CBD PEDWAY (restrooms, waste bins, benches)?

The CBD PEDWAY offers 2 toilets, 5 waste baskets, and 7 drinking water facilities. However, there are no benches, shelters, picnic tables, or information boards available along the trail.

Are there any safety concerns for dogs on CBD PEDWAY (heat, terrain, water crossings)?

Yes, there are significant safety concerns, including a high heat risk and a high hazards class due to 303 road crossings (212 risky). There are also 21 cycleway conflict points and 3 off-leash encounter proxy points to be aware of.