The Trail de Paris was the class project adopted by Leadership Lamar County Class 2004. They planned to develop a multi-use trail system along a portion of the property owned by the Greater Paris Development Foundation under federal rail banking restrictions for the development of biking trails. Through the patronage, sponsorship and donations of corporations, civic groups, organizations and individuals, Leadership Lamar County created 2.58 multi-use miles of asphalt trail from 12th Street SE to Loop 286. The gently curved route cuts a recreational ribbon under a beautiful living canopy in southeast Paris, Texas. Supporters of the Trail de Paris are currently working to extend the existing trailway east to the limits of the City of Paris, provide direct off-road connections with the recreational areas behind the Love Civic Center and Dragon Park. Other phases of expansion are envisioned and the Red River Valley Trails Association is endeavoring to carry the torch of trail extension, expansion and enhancement and well as development of other NorthEast Texas trail systems.

Help with the Butterfly Garden!
The newly established Butterfly Garden in the center of the PJC section of the Trail de Paris needs some tender care. Weeding and fertilize promise to offer additional outdoor activities for the next few years as the garden gets established. If you as an individual, or as part of a family, Church, or civic group would like to adopt a quadrant to maintain, please email Friends of the Trail so efforts can be coordinated.

Click to see some Sights of the Trail de Paris or see a map of the route and parking areas.