by Luxurway

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Houston is a major metropolitan city known for its commerce, space center and industrial contributions to O&G, but it is also known for its parks and trails. The great city of Houston’s bike, hike and walking trails span nearly 128 miles within the city limit and its surrounding areas. Private and public partnerships lead to the $119 million restoration project of Hermann Park in the 90s (in honor of philanthropist George Hermann) and $58 million went to the renovation project of Buffalo Bayou Park in 2010.

Although a concrete jungle, a stroll through Hermann Park, an afternoon jog through Memorial Park or even a weekend play-date with your canine bestie at Buffalo Bayou’s Johnny Steele have become daily routines for local Houstonians and visitors alike.

We have compiled a list of the top 5 walking trails in the greater metropolitan area for you to enjoy!

Buffalo Bayou Walking Trail

The reconstruction of this trail and led to inner city Houstonians leading a more active lifestyle. The trail itself is a loop and runs from Kirby Drive in River Oaks to Downtown Houston Sabine Street. The park is lined with native Texas foliage and includes picnic tables, benches, walking trails, hiking trails, biking trails and sculpture installations by locally commissioned artists.

Buffalo Bayou Loop

Buffalo Bayou Loop is a segment of the Buffalo Bayou Walking Trail which includes a local favorite, The Dunlavy. The Dunlavy is a modern farm-to-table eatery that overlooks the Buffalo Bayou. The Buffalo Bayou Park is surrounded by River Oaks, Montrose, Rice Military and the Heights.

White Oak Bayou Trail

The Houston Press named the White Oak Bayou Trail the best bike trail. Also centrally located, just a few minutes northwest of the Buffalo Bayou Park the White Oak Park is one of the longest and best kept secrets. Unlike Memorial Park and Buffalo Bayou Park, White Oak Bayou Trail is dedicated more to the preservation of wildlife and woodland birds. White Park Bayou Trail in partnership with “Trees for Houston” has dedicated the bayou between 18th and 11th street to commemorate loves ones. This area is known as the “Tribute Grove”.

Brays Bayou Trail

Brays or Braes Bayou bayou was named after James Brays and begins in northern Fort bend County (if you can believe it) and flows east past the Texas Medical Center and after recent development, now past the University of Houston main campus. Brays Bayou connects to neighboring parks such as Hermann Park, MacGregor Park, and Driscoll Park.

Hermann Park : Marvin Taylor Jogging Trail

Marvin Taylor is a segment of the greater Hermann Park and accounts for 2 miles of an oak tree lined jogging trail that begins at the Texas Medical Center and loop around to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, cuts through the Houston Zoo back to TMC.

Luxurway encourages you to get out, get active and go for a walk the next chance you get. Studies show walking burns calories and aids in weight loss, prevents dementia, boosts vitamin D intake, gives you energy and makes you happy!

Get in touch. Contact Luxurway to make arrangements for your short stay or extended stay in Houston areas such as the Texas Medical Center, Galleria, Museum District. Guests of Luxurway can now book directly online!