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Buffalo Bayou – Quail Trail loop from William L. Thaxton Jr. House

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Buffalo Bayou – Quail Trail loop from William L. Thaxton Jr. House

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Buffalo Bayou – Quail Trail loop from William L. Thaxton Jr. House

01:00

9.50km

20m

Running

Moderate run. 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

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.04 km

Buffalo Bayou

Highlight • River

Buffalo Bayou creates an important green corridor through the heart of Houston. There are a number of parks and trails that follow its slow course, giving hikers, bikers and runners …

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2

4.45 km

Quail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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B

9.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.96 km

1.33 km

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.50 km

1.22 km

1.03 km

531 m

201 m

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