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View of Barker Lake – Spectacular View of the Reservoir loop from James E Taylor High School

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View of Barker Lake – Spectacular View of the Reservoir loop from James E Taylor High School

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3.5

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View of Barker Lake – Spectacular View of the Reservoir loop from James E Taylor High School

01:57

33.6km

40m

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: June 30, 2026

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Parking

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4.30 km

View of Barker Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

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8.71 km

Spectacular View of the Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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10.8 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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11.1 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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15.6 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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16.3 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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33.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

6.53 km

1.66 km

274 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

14.9 km

1.96 km

313 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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View of Barker Lake – Spectacular View of the Reservoir loop from James E Taylor High School

View of Barker Lake

Spectacular View of the Reservoir

Mockingbird Trail

Terry Hershey Park

Quail Trail

Buffalo Bayou

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