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View of Buffalo Bayou – Memorial Park Trails loop from Uptown

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View of Buffalo Bayou – Memorial Park Trails loop from Uptown

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View of Buffalo Bayou – Memorial Park Trails loop from Uptown

01:05

18.1km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.51 km for 70 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.68 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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6.54 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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7.29 km

Memorial Park Pathway

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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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7.98 km

Memorial Park Trails

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Memorial Park is one of the top 100 largest urban parks in the United States, covering approximately 1,466 acres. Opened in 1924, the park features a variety of amenities, including …

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9.32 km

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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9.88 km

Green Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This shared use hike and bike trail makes for a pleasant out and back walk from the Picnic Loop, where you will find picnic tables and facilities. You can combine …

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13.6 km

Purple Trail

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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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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

3.65 km

1.14 km

206 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

1.59 km

813 m

391 m

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

34°C

26°C

46 %

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View of Buffalo Bayou – Memorial Park Trails loop from Uptown

Memorial Park

View of Buffalo Bayou

Memorial Park Pathway

Memorial Park Trails

Green Ridge Trail

Green Ridge Trail

Purple Trail

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