Northaven Trail
Semones YMCA Access Point
(North Dallas Walking & Biking Trail)
A Convenient North Dallas Trail Access Point for Walking, Biking, and Nature
The Semones YMCA access point of the Northaven Trail provides an easy way to join one of North Dallas’s most popular walking and biking trails. Located near the Semones Family YMCA, the Hockaday Neighborhood, Royal Northaven Neighborhood and the Disney Streets, this access point connects nearby neighborhoods to the nine-mile paved Northaven Trail corridor, making it simple to get outside for everyday exercise or a longer trail outing. It has the convenient parking lot at the corner of Northaven Road and College Park.
Northaven Trail is designed for shared use — welcoming walkers, runners, cyclists, families, and anyone looking for a safe, accessible place to enjoy outdoor time close to home.
About This Section of the Northaven Trail
This section of the trail is located near the Semones Family YMCA 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 Semones YMCA Area
Neighborhoods Served by This Access Point
The Semones YMCA access point serves several nearby North Dallas neighborhoods, including:
Northaven Park
Hockaday Neighborhood
Royal Northaven
Glen Meadow Neighborhood
Les Jardins
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
Semones YMCA
The Semones YMCA is a wonderful neighborhood treasure where one will find fitness and fun! Amenities include a gym, youth soccer, youth basketball, youth football, indoor pickleball, group classes, wellness center, indoor & outdoor pools, and much more.
Welch Road Respite
At the Welch Road Respite, you will find drinking fountains proving water for both humans and their pets, picnic tables under lovely live oak trees, and a beautifully managed garden where you can volunteer and learn about native planting.
Joes Creek Bridge
The bridge over Joes Creek is decorated every winter with garland and holiday ribbons. Throughout the year, it provides a wonderful place to sit as it has benches on both side of the creek.
Bachman Creek Bridge
The bridge over Bachman Creek is a favorite spot for kids to watch the water trickle down the creek on its way to Bachman Lake. And there is a wonderful mural under the bridge painted by a local high school student.
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.