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Harris County
Houston

View of Barker Lake – Buffalo Bayou loop from James E Taylor High School

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Road cycling routes
United States
Texas
Harris County
Houston

View of Barker Lake – Buffalo Bayou loop from James E Taylor High School

Moderate

2.9

(22)

75

riders

View of Barker Lake – Buffalo Bayou loop from James E Taylor High School

02:18

46.2km

60m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.3 km for 111 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.30 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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10.3 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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10.8 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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11.9 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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5

15.3 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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6

16.0 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

26.5 km

Addicks Reservoir gravel path

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Smooth gravel path alongside Addicks Reservoir. Suitable for all bike types and a nice option heading west from the city.

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8

40.8 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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46.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

11.2 km

2.06 km

363 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

18.9 km

1.03 km

381 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 29 July

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25°C

45 %

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