Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.8 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.53 km

Wortham Island Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This park features a pleasant stretch of dense wooded area with a well-maintained paved trail and White Oak Bayou running through it. Keep a lookout, as you may even spot some wildlife like coyotes in the area.

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10.7 km

White Oak Bayou Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This paved trail is really useful for knitting together a ride in Houston's central business district, along Ella Boulevard, or into West Houston.

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23.6 km

Skyline View From Bike Trail

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26.9 km

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Paved trails run the length of the park as it follows the winding path of Buffalo Bayou. You get great views of the river, Houston skyline, and a fair amount of shade.

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29.0 km

Buffalo Bayou Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good bike path amongst the highways inside Buffalo Bayou Park. A good way to avoid big roads and cars and get a bit of nature in the big city.

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32.4 km

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

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Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas, is a 160-acre green space located just west of downtown. The park features beautiful gardens, native landscaping, hiking and biking trails, a nature play …

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32.5 km

Buffalo Bayou Park

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Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas, is a 160-acre green space located just west of downtown. The park features beautiful gardens, native landscaping, hiking and biking trails, a nature play …

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42.9 km

View of Downtown Houston from White Oak Bayou Greenway

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Cool part of the White Oak Bayou greenway with a killer view of downtown.

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55.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.6 km

11.8 km

762 m

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.9 km

8.27 km

256 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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