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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Main Street Bridge loop from Museum District (southbound)

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Road cycling routes
United States
Texas
Harris County
Houston

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Main Street Bridge loop from Museum District (southbound)

Moderate

3.3

(24)

74

riders

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Main Street Bridge loop from Museum District (southbound)

02:11

42.8km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 32.9 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.67 km

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

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Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas, is a 160-acre green space located just west of downtown. The park features beautiful gardens, native landscaping, hiking and biking trails, a nature play …

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2

7.78 km

Buffalo Bayou Park

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Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas, is a 160-acre green space located just west of downtown. The park features beautiful gardens, native landscaping, hiking and biking trails, a nature play …

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3

8.61 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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4

11.0 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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5

14.9 km

Black Squirrel at Stude Park

Highlight • Natural

6

31.1 km

Skyline View From Bike Trail

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B

42.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

13.5 km

1.92 km

1.32 km

147 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

12.0 km

461 m

316 m

160 m

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Thursday 5 November

26°C

16°C

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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