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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 loop from Barker

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

01:10

26.1km

30m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.17 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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5.58 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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7.55 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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7.71 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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8.06 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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9.15 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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12.5 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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13.3 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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26.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

279 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

12.7 km

313 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 11 August

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24°C

68 %

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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

Mockingbird Trail

Terry Hershey Park

Quail Trail

Quail Trail

Buffalo Bayou

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