The Energy Corridor, in west Houston, hosts numerous energy industry-related companies, and thus might be the destination for business travelers. The area features over 50 miles of running trails in George Bush Park, Bear Creek Pioneers Park, and along Buffalo Bayou Trail, which is a good anchor point. Some recommended options:
Terry Hershey Park. Scenic views along the Buffalo Bayou. It’s just north of the main Buffalo Bayou trail, after crossing Eldridge Parkway.
Bear Creek Pioneers Park. More wooded options and some trail running. Just north of I-10, use N. Eldridge Parkway. Trail Map.
George Bush Park. Wikimedia
George Bush Park. 7,800 park with extensive system of jogging trails and a bike trail, surrounded by swamps, bayous, and woodlands. There’s a multi-use bike trail and a cool wooden boardwalk crossing the bayou. This Trail Map has excellent information on loop & segment options. Park Information
Buffalo Bayou Trail Section. We’ve mapped an 8.5 run out and back along the Buffalo Bayou Trail, from George Bush Park at Beltway 6 east Kirkwood Rd. Can continue for another 2 from Kirkwood miles to Beltway 8.
The Energy Corridor, in west Houston, hosts numerous energy industry-related companies, and thus might be the destination for business travelers. The area features over 50 miles of running trails in George Bush Park, Bear Creek Pioneers Park, and along Buffalo Bayou Trail, which is a good anchor point. Some recommended options:
Terry Hershey Park. Scenic views along the Buffalo Bayou. It’s just north of the main Buffalo Bayou trail, after crossing Eldridge Parkway.
Bear Creek Pioneers Park. More wooded options and some trail running. Just north of I-10, use N. Eldridge Parkway. Trail Map.
George Bush Park. Wikimedia
George Bush Park. 7,800 park with extensive system of jogging trails and a bike trail, surrounded by swamps, bayous, and woodlands. There’s a multi-use bike trail and a cool wooden boardwalk crossing the bayou. This Trail Map has excellent information on loop & segment options. Park Information
Buffalo Bayou Trail Section. We’ve mapped an 8.5 run out and back along the Buffalo Bayou Trail, from George Bush Park at Beltway 6 east Kirkwood Rd. Can continue for another 2 from Kirkwood miles to Beltway 8.
Lovely green space along the banks of Buffalo Bayou is one of the most popular places to run in Houston. Recent revitalization has won national acclaim. Main loop is 5.6 miles. Add w/ Memorial Park, Montrose neighborhood, White Oak Bayou trail.
Paved greenway trail winding northwest for 15 miles from downtown through several parks, and the historic Woodland Heights/Heights neighborhoods. New connector at UHD to Buaffalo Bayou Trail.
One of the nicer neighborhoods near downtown Houston. It’s a great area to run standalone, or connect to the Bayou trails about 1.5 miles to the south.
Lovely streets and older homes. Combine this with Glenwood Cemetery, which is beautiful, shaded, has many paths, or add to run in the adjacent Buffalo Bayou.
Pleasant neighborhood for running with pretty residential streets fearturing a mix of architectural styles. Eclectic eateries, galleries, and indie shops. Nice to combine with Buffalo Bayou, Rice Univ., Hermann Park.
One of the largest urban parks in the United States and the heart of Houston’s running community. 7-8 miles of mainly wooded paths, including the 3-mile Seymour Lieberman Exercise Trail, an Arboretum, a running track, and trail running options.
Just to the south of Memorial Park, River Oaks is one of Houston’s tonier neighborhoods. A nice standalone run if you enjoy residential areas, or as a nice add-on to Memorial Park.
Woodsy park is one of Houston's beloved outdoor spaces. The Marvin Taylor Trail is a 2-mile loop featuring lovely live oaks. Make it a longer run by combining with Rice University, Brays Bayou, and the attractive North & South boulevards.
Lovely campus for running, with ivy-covered gate, lovely buildings and magnificent oak trees. 3-mile perimeter path & running track. Great add-ons: West University Place & Boulevard Oaks neighborhoods, Hermann Park, Brays Bayou.
A 13.5 mile east-west path, following Brays Bayou. Part of an ever-improving trail system. Starts just south of the University of Houston, passes through Hermann Park, continuing to Braeburn. Good option near NRG Park.
A master-planned community within a native forest. Features 205 miles of running trails with many route options. 30 miles from downtown and 15 miles north of the airport.
Some of our favorite residential areas of Houston for running include the 6th Ward Historic District, Montrose, River Oaks, Bellaire, and Memorial Villages. Near Rice University, Boulevard Oaks and West University Place are also great for running.
A worth-it spot for a destination run, an hour drive from Houston. There are six lakes and 37 miles of multi-use trails. Boardwalks, wetlands, woods, four different lake loops. And alligators!
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Buffalo Bayou Trail out and back is 8.5 miles. Numerous other parks and options, see description & trail map
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