10/06/2026
New Campion Trail phase complete!
Construction of Phase 1B of the Campion Trail project in Irving is now complete. The 1.8-mile segment of trail runs one mile past State Highway 183 along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. This newest segment, which runs along Frazier Dam, is crucial as it connects Irving's trail to Dallas's trail system.
Why is this important to the Bachman Lake area? In support of efforts like the Bachman Area Plan, we advocate for the connection between the Bachman Lake Trail to several area trails and a Campion Trail connection is key to these efforts.
You might recall a few months ago that IEA Inc., a civil and structural engineering firm, was been selected by Dallas County for a feasibility study connecting Bachman Lake Trail to the Campion Trail. Doing so would open up access from the Lemmon Avenue (Airport) trail through the Bachman Trail and to the Campion Trail.
With its north-south trajectory, the Campion Trail is poised to offer 22 miles through diverse terrain and serve as a key trail corridor connecting all the way to the downtown area.
The Campion Trail project is progressing through several phases, with specific timelines for completion:
Elm Fork (north) 8.5 miles Open
West Fork (south) 6.5 miles Open
Unification Phase 1A 0.9 mile Completed December 2023
Unification Phase 1B 1.8 miles Just Completed
Unification Phase 2 Final connector Not yet started Late 2027
Full 22-mile system — In progress End of 2028
Overall Completion
The entire 22-mile master-planned greenbelt is now targeted for completion by the end of 2028. This timeline reflects the ongoing efforts to unify the trail system and enhance connectivity within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
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