Quick ride by bicycle from Highland Park to University Park

If you’re looking for a mellow ride through two of Dallas’s most charming neighborhoods, this short ~3.9 km route from Highland Park to University Park is perfect. Start your journey in Highland Park, known for its stately homes, lush parks, and quiet, tree-lined streets. The route sticks to low-traffic roads almost the entire way, making it an easy cruise for all skill levels—plus, there’s barely any climbing involved, so you won’t break too much of a sweat.

You’ll wind north through streets that give you plenty of shade and some prime house-gazing, before rolling into University Park, home to Southern Methodist University and a fun, collegiate buzz. Almost the entire ride is on paved roads, so your wheels (and your mood) stay smooth. This is a relaxed pedal—perfect for a coffee run, a quick commute, or just soaking in Dallas’s suburban charm.