Northaven Trail
Webb Chapel Access Point
(North Dallas Walking & Biking Trail)
A Convenient North Dallas Trail Access Point for Walking, Biking, and Nature
The Webb Chapel access point of the Northaven Trail with convenient parking at the Pensive Respite offers convenient entry to one of North Dallas’s most popular walking and biking trails. This section of the trail provides easy access for residents of Webb Royal, Royal Northaven, and Northaven Park, connecting nearby neighborhoods to a continuous nine-mile paved trail that runs east–west across North Dallas.
Northaven Trail is designed for everyday use — whether you’re taking a short neighborhood walk, going for a run, riding a bike, or enjoying native landscaping and green space close to home.
About This Section of the Northaven Trail
This access point is located near Webb Chapel Road and Royal Lane, making it a practical starting spot for trail users coming from surrounding residential areas. From here, users can travel east or west along the Northaven Trail, with clear sight lines, paved surfaces, and connections to other neighborhood access points along the corridor.
This portion of the trail reflects the broader mission of Northaven Trail: creating safe, accessible outdoor space that supports recreation, transportation, and urban nature in North Dallas.
Map of Northaven Trail’s Webb Chapel Area
Neighborhoods Served by This Access Point
The Webb Chapel access point serves several nearby North Dallas neighborhoods, including:
Webb Royal
Royal Northaven
Northaven Park
Royal Hills
Sparkman
Walnut Ridge
Walnut Hill Estates
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
Monarch Way
This is a multiyear project to remove invasive plant species along the trail and replace them with native plants and wildflowers to create a more enjoyable experience for our trail visitors. Read more about this project.
Pensive Respite
This respite is situated next to the closest parking lot in this section of the trail. It includes several managed gardens, drinking fountains for both humans and pets, one of our six information kiosks with notices about trail events and news and seating area for people to rest and enjoy the flowers.
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.