Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.7 km for 79 m

After 29.1 km for 233 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.28 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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4.39 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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22.3 km

Skyline View From Bike Trail

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25.7 km

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

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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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26.0 km

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park

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The Cistern, in the Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, is one of the first underground drinking-water reservoirs in the city. It was built in 1926 to supply the city with …

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28.2 km

Buffalo Bayou Trail

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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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29.2 km

Lost Lake

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Lost Lake is a small pond located on the border of Buffalo Bayou Park. It was flooded in the spilling of its father dam in the 1970s, and it was …

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34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

11.4 km

1.64 km

1.17 km

728 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

8.44 km

502 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 April

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23°C

27 %

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