Coppell’s Trail System
Enjoy the great outdoors at one of Coppell’s many parks featuring 23 miles of multi-use hike and bike trails, a one-mile decomposed granite soft running trail, and five miles of preserved nature trails. Since 2015, the trail system has been expanded by 55%, and future plans include greater connectivity to surrounding cities.
For local riding advice, we recommend Trek Bicycle at 757 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell or call 972-745-2815.
Trail Safety & Etiquette
With thousands of visitors accessing the trails each year, here are a few tips for how to share the trails courteously and safely for all mobility types:
Walkers
- Walk on the right side of the trail (slower traffic keeps right, passing on left).
- Groups should allow space on one side of the trail for others to pass.
- When faster traffic comes up from behind switch from walking abreast to in-line to give plenty of clearance for passing safely.
- Look and listen for oncoming, overtaking, and crossing traffic.
Joggers
- Keep to the right side of the trail (except when passing slower traffic on the left).
- When passing, give an audible warning by calling out “Passing on your left!”. This gives them time to clear your path.
- Keep at least one ear open. For safety and communicating with others, wear only one earbud when listening to devices.
Bicyclists & Other Non-Motorized Wheeled Device Users
- Bikes and other non-motorized devices (ie., scooters and rollerblades) are the fastest traffic on the trail. Park trail users must travel at 15 mph or under.
- Pass others on the left. Give an audible warning with a bell, or call out “Passing on your left!” The speeds of a bike make it possible to startle other trail users, so don’t wait to give your warning until you are right next to the walker or runner.
- Nearly all portions of the trails are accessible.
Trail Users with Pets
- Pets should be leashed at all times.
- Please remove pet waste from the trail and grass and dispose of it in one of the pet waste disposal bins around the park.
- Carry a collapsible water bowl for your pets while walking in the park to ensure they stay hydrated.
- Not everyone is comfortable around dogs. Keep your dog close to you and stay alert to others.
Parents with Small Children
- Keep an eye on children on the path. Be mindful that kids (on foot, scooter, or bike) sometimes veer into the path of oncoming traffic.
- If your child is cycling, be sure they are skilled enough to control the bike, and maneuver as needed to share the trail and safely pass.
- Teach children that they must share the trail.
