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Main Street Bridge – The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park loop from McGowen

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Main Street Bridge – The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park loop from McGowen

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Main Street Bridge – The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park loop from McGowen

00:59

16.6km

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: July 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.25 km for 56 m

After 7.50 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.34 km

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.45 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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5.39 km

Main Street Bridge

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Good view of the city from this downtown bridge. Train and transit pass over the bridge (bikes are allowed) but it's much better to pass under it on one of the many riverside trails.

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7.53 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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7.82 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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10.0 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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11.6 km

Shepherd Pedestrian Bridge

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This 345-foot bridge provides breathtaking panoramic views of the bayou from an elevated perspective. It is a vital connector for hikers and cyclists to continue enjoying the scenic trails on …

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16.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

3.02 km

2.04 km

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

3.76 km

334 m

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

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Main Street Bridge – The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park loop from McGowen

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

Buffalo Bayou Park

Main Street Bridge

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park

Buffalo Bayou Trail

Shepherd Pedestrian Bridge

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