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

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

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3.0

(9)

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

01:59

33.8km

110m

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

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26.7 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.65 km

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park

Highlight • Monument

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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2

7.86 km

Main Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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3

14.0 km

Banana Car on Cortlandt Street

Highlight • Structure

banana car - Cortlandt St, South of 7th Ave

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4

16.9 km

River Otter

Highlight • River

5

18.7 km

MKT Trail User Counter

Highlight • Cycleway

6

22.1 km

Houston Police Mounted Patrol

Highlight • Rest Area

B

33.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

4.61 km

4.29 km

3.55 km

315 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

5.57 km

149 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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