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View of Barker Lake – Mockingbird Trail loop from Barker

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View of Barker Lake – Mockingbird Trail loop from Barker

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4.7

(9481)

17,221

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View of Barker Lake – Mockingbird Trail loop from Barker

02:00

19.2km

20m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.17 km

View of Barker Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Good bike & jogger path with a great view of Barker Lake. Very popular so go easy on the speed!

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7.31 km

Mockingbird Trail

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Running along the Buffalo Bayou River, Mockingbird Trail is a lovely and moderately trafficked paved trail.

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7.66 km

Terry Hershey Park

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Terry Hershey Park spans 496 acres and runs alongside a 6-mile section of Buffalo Bayou. The park includes an 11-mile trail for hiking and biking, a picnic area, exercise stations, …

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8.72 km

Quail Trail

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A great mixed use trail that follows along the northern bank of the Buffalo Bayou, the Quail Trail is popular with hikers, runners and bikers. By crossing the Bayou you …

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11.8 km

Mockingbird Trail

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Mixing natural beauty and urban views, the Mockingbird Trail is a delightful mixed used path in Houston's Terry Hershey Park. It runs alongside the Buffalo Bayou, is paved and popular …

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19.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

1.71 km

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.27 km

4.94 km

2.74 km

1.71 km

263 m

206 m

Elevation

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Sunday 30 August

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