NRT Database

Location: Plano, TX. Northern access at Jack Carter Park. Southern access at Harrington Park.
State(s): Texas
Counties: Collin
Longitude: -96.7264
Latitude: 33.04916

Driving Directions

On the trail's southern end, parking is available at Harrington Park (401 W. 16th St.).
On the north side, parking can be found at Jack Carter Park (2800 Maumelle Dr.).

Description

Chisholm Trail is a 5.5 mile long trail that runs along side Spring Creek in central Plano in a northwestern and southeastern direction. All seven of the major thoroughfare crossings of 15th Street, Park Boulevard, Alma Drive, Parker Road, Custer Road, Spring Creek Parkway and Independence Parkway are made via trail underpasses. Chisholm Trail connects through five parks: Harrington Park and the Plano Senior Center, Big Lake Park, Memorial Park, the Dog Park and Jack Carter Park and Pool. Additionally, Chisholm Trail connects to Schimelpfenig Library, Christie Elementary, Carlisle Elementary and Schimelpfening Middle School. Chisholm Trail has more than 30 connection points to streets and parks, connects to nine proposed on-street bike routes, and to the 5.6 mile long Bluebonnet Trail which runs east and west through central Plano.

Additional Details

Width: 127 inches.
Primary Surface: Concrete
Secondary Surface: Concrete

Average Grade: 3%
Maximum Grade: 6%
Elevation Low Point: 600
Elevation High Point: 700
Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available

Year Designated: 1981

Contact Information

For more information and current conditions, contact the trail manager (listed below). For questions, suggestions, and corrections to information listed on the website, contact American Trails.

Trail Management:
Lance Knox
City of Plano - Parks and Recreation
1409 K Ave.
Plano, TX 75074
(972) 941-7168
[email protected]