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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9,154

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

02:41

46.0km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

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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

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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17.6 km

Quail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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18.4 km

Buffalo Bayou

Highlight • River

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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21.5 km

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

A 17 acre nature sanctuary containing a vast array of wildlife local to the area, particularly birds. It's free to enter (you can make donations inside) and well worth a …

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46.0 km

End point

Parking

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