Lost Lake is a small pond located on the border of Buffalo Bayou Park. It was flooded in the spilling of its father dam in the 1970s, and it was literally rediscovered when the construction of the park took place. There is a paved path that circles around the water.

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1. Buffalo Bayou Loop

5.81km

01:30

30m

Hike the easy 3.6-mile Buffalo Bayou Loop in Houston, offering urban green space, skyline views, and a tranquil Lost Lake.

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2. Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern – Lost Lake loop from University of Saint Thomas

11.8km

03:02

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lost Lake – Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern loop from Houston

9.87km

02:33

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States

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Lost Lake

1. Buffalo Bayou Loop

2. Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern – Lost Lake loop from University of Saint Thomas

3. Lost Lake – Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern loop from Houston

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