Campion Trail

Please drain the water and bring the trail back. It’s been out of order for a year. We understand there has been a lot of rain, but we rarely see people working on it.

Beautiful trail from Las Colinas to Valley Ranch, Irving. I try to visit this trail atleast once a week for 10 – 12 miles bike ride.
Pros–
1) Best part about this trail is that it is not crowded and you will find friendly people on the trail.
2) You will pass thru huge trees, trinity river, and a sunset view along a small canal.
3) Close to the highway and good availability of parking.
Cons:
1) Less water fountains on the trail. I really miss water fountain if I’m out of water during the bike ride.
Overall one of the best trail in the Irving area which connect to Sam Houston trail as well. Worth visiting the trail.

Great trail with lots of small workout equipment. Also has a pull up bar a couple miles in, which are hard to find outside these days. Can find some running clubs and workout groups there in the mornings. Check out meet up or Facebook for workout groups. See y’all on the trail. Looking to run 5 plus miles message me on Facebook or find me know instagram and Twitter @AkeemyMcDreamy

Love this trail. Great for runners and bikers alike. Wish we could have more softer trail options in DFW. But this trail is close and convenient to home so it works out great.
Quick question — anyone else see a Big Cat on the trail, either mountain lion, or something else? Saw one today while running with my dog… got me a little worried.

For any one who is looking for a nice trail, look no further! Campion trails is absolutely lovely. There aren’t too many areas in the Las Colinas vicinity to take a walk, run, hike or bike. Campion fills this void.
Campion is easy to access, with many entrances throughout Las Colinas and Valley Ranch– one even behind the Irving Police department, so you know your car will be safe!
Some areas of the trail are wide open, where other sections are wooded, so there are cool spots to take rest from the hot sun. The only negative is that it is not only about 5 miles long to walk and run, but hopefully some time in the near future it can be extended.

My husband and I bought mountain bikes this past weekend, and although he had done motocross, mountain biking, and all sorts of racing his entire life, I have mostly ridden bikes on paved roads… and years ago to boot.
The Campion Trail has been a GREAT way for me to get reacquainted with bike riding. I always felt safe; I had plenty of room on the wide, paved trails; and I LOVED the shady spots going through the trees. The trail is very well-​maintained and clean, and the people sharing the road are courteous, aside from the stray child deciding to throw a football across the pavement. :)
There are even a couple off-​road trails where my husband has split off from me just for a little while, and has returned on the main trail. Perfect for him while I’m still learning.
I’m so glad this trail is literally at our back door. We will be using it often.

I really like this trail. you can bike, hike, skate, run, walk, sit at the lake, walk your pet… i have also seen many families coming at this trail for kids group activities… sophisticated crowd… maintained trail… has many workout spots on the way. and welcomes all ages.

Jogged this trail for the first time… near the Northern section and really enjoyed it. I plan on getting roller blades because the flat pavement is perfect. Clean, felt safe, and not overly crowded. Only con is that I wish there was a separate area for dog walkers… I don’t necessarily feel real comfortable with my kids and lots of large dogs at their eye level.

It’s been two years since I wrote my last review of this place. In that time my daughter has developed into one of the fastest girls in Texas. I have been reflecting on this lately debating if it’s nature or nurture. Since there’s not a lot of Mexican sprinters out there, I have trouble believing that she was simply born fast. I believe a lot of factors contributed to her being such a good athlete, and the Campion Trail is one of them. I taught her to ride a bike at a very young age, and we logged hundreds maybe thousands of miles while the other kids were inside playing video games or using those battery powered mini jeeps. Aren’t they so cute? (said with sarcasm)
So get off your fat lazy butt and do something. If not for yourself, do it for you kids. Run, bike, roller-​blade. Hell, just take a long walk. If you live close to this trail, you need to take advantage of it. This place is a real gem. As one other Unilocaler put it, Irving certainly is in need of gems.

Campion Trail is really the jewel in Irving’s crown (and Irving’s crown needs all the jewels it can get).
The trail is a wide paved walk & bike trail that’s now over 10 miles long, running along the east edge of the city, north to south. There are also a couple of stretches of rough trail along the river that are well maintained.
I’ve never had a problem with anyone creepy or criminal (which was not true of the LB Houston trail both times I walked it — stay away from this one).
The parking is a little limited at the south end, but the middle and north parking lots are generous.
I noticed one reviewer complaining about the noise from the Elm Fork Shooting Range. Yes, it does sometimes feel like you’re walking through a Civil War battlefield. However Elm Fork is in Dallas, so the City of Irving has no control over it. If the noise really bothers you, use the north end of the trail.

I’ve been coming here more often and love it more and more each time. I love that there are wide lanes so that bikers like myself can go past walkers and roller bladers without cutting anyone off. I typically go once or twice around the loop and then go down the south trail and that’s a good 15 miles or so.
I haven’t used them but I see lots of other people using the stationary machines set up all along the trail which is a great idea and an excellent way to add a little something to your workout. The only thing I don’t like is that there is no loop if you go down the south trail, but it’s not like turning my bike around is a difficult task :)

Disclosure: I have visited Campion Trails 10+ times.
Campion Trails is a public, well-​maintained, and paved trail in Irving that runs along the Trinity River in Las Colinas. It’s as great greenbelt area in Irving that has multiple uses.
My Overall Rating — 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service (crowds), Facility/​Trail, Return)
Atmosphere — Like most urban trails, Campion Trails manage to weave itself up and down Irving’s greenbelt along with Trinity River while providing a glimpse of the Las Colinas skyline to remind you that you’re still in the city. It’s a great trail that’s highly accessible through numerous entry points and is often used for Irving events. 1 Star.
Service (crowds) — I can’t provide a summary on service on a trail, so I’ll talk about crowds here. Because the primary trail is paved, there are a lot of mixed groups of active people. There are lots of bikers, roller bladers, joggers, and families (near neighborhood entry points). The result is you have to be aware at all times. I have crashed my bike in their past trying to avoid a large group. Not their fault, just know it can be dangerous when bikers are going fast. ½ Star.
Facility/​Trail — The best part of the trail is the numerous entry points. There are two major picnic pavilions complete with covered picnic tables and grills. The trail also has detour paths to scenic overlooks of the Trinity River. It also goes beneath both 635 and NE Highway so it connects Valley Ranch to Las Colinas. Families can also enter the trail through two Las Villita entrances from their playgrounds. You’ll also pass the Las Colinas Polo Field, and Irving even has outdoor workout equipment (e.g. bench/​leg press). Good luck using it on a hot day. You have been warned. You can easily stretch out a 5 mile run or 10 mile bike ride on the paved trail. The only issue is that it’s so nice and maintained there are not enough unpaved trail entrances for mountain bikers. But overall it’s a great recreational trail. 1 ½ Star.
Will I Return? — Yes. We live in one of the neighborhoods that enter the trail through our playground, so we come here often. It’s a great getaway for Irving residents. 1 Star.
My Unilocal Rating Scale (Sum of all parts):
1 Star — Atmosphere — Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I’ll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm.
1 Star — Service — You can have a great meal with bad service. But that’s also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It’s important to the dining experience that service is great and on point.
2 Stars — Facility — I’ll award up to two stars for the facility, since this is the main reason we go out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it’s really all about the facility.
1 Star — Will I come back? — If I know for a fact I’ll return, I’ll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return.
Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Unilocal score.

There are many branches of this trail. It is well-​maintained. Part of it is uner a freeway, which is a creative use of space.
It runs along the canals in Iriving, which is nice. We saw some ducks, our dog can drink the water, and my son always likes to see water.
There are very nice bridges on this trial in the part that runs through the trees.
I would definitely recommend it for moms with jogging strollers. as it is not crowded, it is well paved, and there are not many bicyclers.

If you hate running, run on these trails!
I was so impressed with how clean and well cared for the trails/​parks were. I felt like I was out of the city and just running through nature. I always try to avoid using porta potties but I stopped at one point and was pleasantly surprised to find that they were clean and fully stocked with toilet paper– something that I’m sure other ladies and runners will appreciate as well.
Other people I passed on the trail were friendly and gave a nod or smile and there were groups out BBQing at some of the picnic areas. Totally worth the 15 minute drive from Dallas!

This is a GREAT trail! Lots of twists and turns and plenty of things to look at while running/​biking! I personally ride my bicycle here and love it! Some people have mentioned the gun shots but what better way to get motivated to run is the sound of a gun? ;) I love the fact that you can go off the trail and explore nature and there are even little signs telling facts about the foliage.
Reasons why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars:
I thought the trail would be longer but I suppose after you go end to end its still a great workout. There are only a couple bathroom stops and I didn’t see any water stations but other than that this is a great trail!

WOW!!! Is all I’m going tosay about this place! Man I tell you what! This place is truly one of a kind! Tons and tons of trails and open fields. This place is well kept up. A great place for riding your bike, walking, and playing!

I usually jog around my apartment, hit the treadmill, or trek out to the Katy Trail for a nice run but today I decided Campion Trail; after living in Las Colinas for over 2 years. The trail itself is very nice. Clean, safe, very well kept. I started on Riverside and found myself near 635 when I decided it was time to turn around and head back the other way. There were a good amount of people, running and biking, but it wasn’t too crowded at all. They have workout stations every ¼ mile or so with equipment. I didn’t try any of them but it was a nice touch. The trail curves and has slight inclines/​declines at certain points so that really helps you get your workout in. My only complaint was the sound of gunfire in the back ground because of the proximity to the gun range. I’m positive it’s safe, but I personally don’t like to hear gunshots as I’m jogging.

Really more like a 4.5 but I can’t give it the full 5 until more water fountains are added and some lights for night time use. BUT! This trail is awesome: clean, nice landscaped and good mileage. But what really makes me excited about this trail is the continuity of it and and the integration of the housing and neighborhoods which makes it easily accessible to any who wants to utilize it. Very beautiful trail and well planned. I will definitely be back on this trail whenever in Irving for work! And I know that by next year the trail will have more fountains and lighting. Great job Irving on this great trail!

What a beautiful trail in Irving. I rode this trail with a bike group a couple of weeks ago and it was just amazing. So new and clean and they have permanent equipment on the sides for abs and arms. Although, they are made of metal… so may be kinda hot in the summer (I don’t think they thought that one through)… Not to many people on the trail the day we were out.
I’m guessing this trail will get busy and when we rode by people they seemed oblivious. Me thinks that people will eventually get run down by us bikers like other trails when this picked up. For now, its a little slice of under utilized heaven.

It’s a beautiful trail and the City of Irving does a fantastic job of keeping it up. I have come here many times in the afternoons for a run to watch the sunset or on a Sunday afternoon for a scenic jog. They also now have the strength training machines which I think is an excellent addition to check out. As long as you are out in the daylight it is very safe and lots of Irving residents frequent it. Everyone has been polite and courteous when I’ve been out there. Great job Irving, thank you for providing such great avenues for those of us with active lifestyles!