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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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(15)

82

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

01:42

28.5km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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4.37 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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7.63 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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16.2 km

Entrance to bike path

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watch for traffic when exiting bike trail, clean bike lane on N. Dairy Ashford rd..

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17.0 km

Addicks Reservoir gravel path

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Smooth gravel path alongside Addicks Reservoir. Suitable for all bike types and a nice option heading west from the city.

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21.1 km

Gravel & smooth road

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Paved and very light gravel (totally fine on a road bike) - a fun trail near to Addicks Reservoir.

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28.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

3.76 km

3.15 km

1.76 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

7.13 km

1.96 km

243 m

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