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Purple Trail – Memorial Park loop from Memorial Park

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Purple Trail – Memorial Park loop from Memorial Park

Hard

3.3

(13)

riders

Purple Trail – Memorial Park loop from Memorial Park

01:26

25.8km

60m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.29 km for 70 m

After 25.5 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

Memorial Drive Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great trail for getting out of or back to the city. Loads to see in Memorial Park, but watch out for other trail users, it can be busy on weekends.

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3.57 km

Memorial Park Pathway

Highlight • Trail

This year (2024) is actually the centennial of this park's naming. It's the city's largest urban green space, and has a shared-use road that's great for road biking and inline …

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4.32 km

View of Buffalo Bayou

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, you are afforded a lovely view of the Buffalo Bayou, as it slowly makes its way across the city. This is part of the Purple Trail in the Bayou …

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4.94 km

Purple Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Purple Trail is one of many trails (most named after colors) that explore the Bayou Wilds area of Houston's Memorial Park. It can be linked with the Aqua Trail …

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8.47 km

The Triangle

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Triangle Trail, situated on the park's west side, features a series of rolling hills, quick turns, and plenty of technical elements for a challenging ride. It's an ideal route …

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9.78 km

Memorial Park

Highlight • Natural

This year (2024) is actually the centennial of this park's naming. It's the city's largest urban green space, and has a shared-use road that's great for road biking and inline …

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16.2 km

Green Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail offers tight turns and several challenging technical sections. Despite these features, it remains one of the easier routes within Memorial Park, making it accessible for beginners and casual …

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18.4 km

Memorial Park

Highlight • Natural

This year (2024) is actually the centennial of this park's naming. It's the city's largest urban green space, and has a shared-use road that's great for road biking and inline …

Tip by

25.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

4.81 km

2.75 km

2.41 km

1.57 km

489 m

463 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

4.75 km

3.36 km

1.57 km

542 m

154 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 21 June

30°C

24°C

93 %

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