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View of Barker Lake – Spectacular View of the Reservoir loop from Barker

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View of Barker Lake – Spectacular View of the Reservoir loop from Barker

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View of Barker Lake – Spectacular View of the Reservoir loop from Barker

01:29

26.0km

30m

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: May 28, 2026

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Parking

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1.17 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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5.58 km

Spectacular View of the Reservoir

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Good view of Barker Reservoir - a popular spot for bikers and runners/walkers.

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7.65 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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8.00 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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12.5 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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13.2 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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18.7 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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24.2 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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26.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

279 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

12.6 km

313 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 31 May

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View of Barker Lake – Spectacular View of the Reservoir loop from Barker

View of Barker Lake

Spectacular View of the Reservoir

Mockingbird Trail

Terry Hershey Park

Quail Trail

Buffalo Bayou

Mockingbird Trail

Barker Dam viewpoint

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