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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Explore Sign loop from Fourth Ward

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Explore Sign loop from Fourth Ward

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2.7

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Explore Sign loop from Fourth Ward

02:25

9.43km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.19 km

Sandy Reed Trail

Highlight • Trail

Love all the sculptures and art installations around. This area is less shady than the areas closer to downtown though so please keep that in mind

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2

3.26 km

View of Houston Skyline

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

It is VERY hot during the summer, Free parking is available across the bayou at the visitor center

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3

4.28 km

Hobby Center Pedestrian Bridge and View of Houston Skyline

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Hobby Center Pedestrian Bridge connects both sides of the Sabine Promenade, which runs along Buffalo Bayou, providing a convenient way to access the trail on either side, away from …

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4

4.85 km

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park

Highlight • Monument

The Cistern, in the Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, is one of the first underground drinking-water reservoirs in the city. It was built in 1926 to supply the city with …

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5

5.19 km

Explore Sign

Highlight • Monument

It is VERY hot in Buffalo Bayou park in the summer. There are water fountains nearby, however you need to pack a good amount of water

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6

6.81 km

View of Houston Skyline from Rosemont Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

9.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.12 km

532 m

510 m

276 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

2.61 km

430 m

294 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 10 November

24°C

15°C

33 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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