Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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7.56 km

Buffalo Bayou

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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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7.97 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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10.8 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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12.8 km

Terry Hershey Park

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Terry Hershey Park spans 496 acres and runs alongside a 6-mile section of Buffalo Bayou. The park includes an 11-mile trail for hiking and biking, a picnic area, exercise stations, …

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13.1 km

Mockingbird Trail

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Mixing natural beauty and urban views, the Mockingbird Trail is a delightful mixed used path in Houston's Terry Hershey Park. It runs alongside the Buffalo Bayou, is paved and popular …

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16.5 km

View of Barker Lake

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Good bike & jogger path with a great view of Barker Lake. Very popular so go easy on the speed!

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19.6 km

Barker Dam viewpoint

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Good bike & jogger path with a great view of Barker Lake. Very popular, so go easy on the speed!

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25.4 km

Mockingbird Trail

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Running along the Buffalo Bayou River, Mockingbird Trail is a lovely and moderately trafficked paved trail.

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39.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

5.43 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

18.2 km

423 m

154 m

Elevation

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