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Purple Trail – Memorial Park Trails loop from Rice Military

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Purple Trail – Memorial Park Trails loop from Rice Military

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Purple Trail – Memorial Park Trails loop from Rice Military

00:52

14.0km

20m

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: June 14, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.7 km for 347 m

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Start point

Parking

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1.87 km

Memorial Drive Trail

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The Memorial Drive Trail is popular with cyclists, providing an easy way across Memorial Park from the city. Hikers can use the trail to link the Bayou Wilds area and …

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2.62 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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4.87 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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6.68 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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12.1 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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12.1 km

Memorial Drive Trail

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The Memorial Drive Trail is popular with cyclists, providing an easy way across Memorial Park from the city. Runners can use the trail to link the Bayou Wilds area and …

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14.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

1.98 km

1.73 km

1.37 km

302 m

251 m

Surfaces

9.77 km

3.03 km

816 m

278 m

Elevation

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Friday 4 September

33°C

26°C

91 %

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Purple Trail – Memorial Park Trails loop from Rice Military

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