Northaven Trail
Preston Access Point
(North Dallas Walking & Biking Trail)
A Convenient North Dallas Trail Access Point for Walking, Biking, and Nature
The Preston Road access point of the Northaven Trail offers a convenient place to join one of North Dallas’s most popular walking and biking trails. Located near Preston Road and our long-time partners Northaven United Methodist Church, this access point connects nearby neighborhoods to the nine-mile paved Northaven Trail corridor, making it easy to enjoy outdoor activity close to home. The closest parking lot to this access point is the parking lot on the west side of Preston.
This section of the trail is well suited for everyday use, including walking, running, biking, and family outings on a shared-use path designed for all ages.
About This Section of the Northaven Trail
This section of the trail is located near the Preston Road just south of Northaven United Methodist Church in North Dallas, offering a recognizable landmark for people searching for a trail near me. From this access point, trail users can head east or west along the Northaven Trail, connecting to other neighborhood access points across the corridor.
Its proximity to community facilities and residential streets makes this a popular and practical place to enter the trail.
Map of Northaven Trail’s Preston Area
Neighborhoods Served by This Access Point
The Preston access point serves several nearby North Dallas neighborhoods, including:
North Dallas Neighborhood
Hillcrest Forest
Meadow Crest Area
These neighborhoods are within walking or biking distance of the trail, making this access point especially useful for residents searching for a trail near me that doesn’t require driving to a park or trailhead.
Unique Features In This Area
Founders Gardening Club of Dallas Garden
The Founders Gardening Club of Dallas maintains a lovely garden along the trail, just west of Royalshire Drive. Every spring and summer the flowers here bring vibrant colors and wonderful aromas to the trail. This garden also has two drinking fountains - one for humans and another for their pets.
Northaven United Methodist Church
Northaven United Methodist Church has provide trail users with a lovely shaded respite, where people can sit under live oaks and enjoy the day. They also host their annual Art on the Trail event bringing together a wonderful collection of local arts for trail users to enjoy.
Egdemere Road Respite
With many picnic tables and lovely shade, this is a common gathering spot for trail users, including parents walking the trail to pick their students up at Dealy. It also has one of our six informational kiosks where we regularly post news about the trail and events.
Street Entrances to the Trail Near Here
What You’ll Find on the Trail Here
Trail users at this location enjoy:
A wide, paved multi-use trail suitable for walking, running, biking, and strollers
Flat terrain, ideal for casual users and families
Urban green space with trees, native plants, and seasonal wildflowers
Connections to other segments of the nine-mile Northaven Trail corridor
This section is part of a larger effort to improve outdoor access and native habitat along the trail, supporting pollinators and creating a more resilient urban landscape.
Part of the Nine-Mile Northaven Trail
The Webb Chapel access point is one of many entry locations along the Northaven Trail, which stretches approximately nine miles across North Dallas. Each access point connects local neighborhoods to the same continuous trail, allowing users to join the trail close to home and travel as far as they like.
If you’re looking for:
Trails near me in North Dallas
A safe, paved trail for walking or biking
An everyday outdoor space that connects neighborhoods
…the Northaven Trail offers multiple convenient access points like this one.
Plan Your Visit
This section of the trail is open daily and free to use. Access is available from nearby streets, and users are encouraged to enter the trail at the location most convenient to their neighborhood.
For a full overview of the trail, additional access points, and current projects along the corridor, visit the main Northaven Trail page or our map the trail.