Joan, the maps online do show the different surfaces BUT they are so similar that it is really hard to tell them apart. When leaving Gateway, make sure to go down and across the water crossing and you will stay on the paved trail. Right now, there is some construction work on that trail, closer to downtown that will put you off onto the gravel anyway, due to the detour. You might consider parking at Trinity Park and heading south, toward Benbrook. Unless they are doing repair work over there too, it is easier to stay on the paved pathway.

I have decided I really like the eastern part of Trinity Trails. I've been out there 3 times now (the eastern part). It's so peaceful and pretty. Lots and lots of birds, a few rowers, a few horses. The river crossings are cool! I didn't know they have paddle boarding and ski jumping on the river. The gravel trails are not so bad to ride on. I have let the dog run free on much of the gravel parts because we are the only ones out there (she will come when called, and I don't have to worry about her feet on the gravel).   A very nice piece of nature in the middle of the city. Well done Fort Worth.

I wish they would keep going and connect it to Legacy Park in arlington, then Mike Lewis park in Grand Prairie and all the way through Dallas.