Explore the most popular trails in Buffalo Bayou Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Some pretty views
it's a good trail for hiking running or biking. a lot of dog walkers
GREAT PARK, don’t know who on earth would dislike it! VERY SCENIC and very kid and family friendly! You will love it ESPECIALLY if you aren’t from Houston! (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Down and back is more around 2 miles total. The path continues on a long way further so you can customize the distance
Part of the trail is closed due construction. We liked it very much
Spectacular at night, you can see downtown lights, pretty cool!!
Just under 5 miles, the trail offers great views of downtown Houston, local wildlife, and a few restaurants/bars nearby. Downtown is also accessible through the trail. The downside is that there are no public restrooms.
Great trail to bike lots of hills and scenery
Good for a run/bike and not far from downtown Houston. There are a few bridges you can cross over on to make it as short or as long as you’d like. I don’t think they have enough areas for restroom/water. Once you get past Sabine there’s really nothing for about two miles when it comes to facilities.
Great trail!
Nice trail just outside of Downtown Houston. Entire trail is paved and moderately traveled by bikers, runners, dog walkers and hikers. Great views of Houston’s skyline.
Great walking trails with many options.
Some spots were muddy. Route is confusing.
Not a trail but it’s nice.
This is a great path to ride a bike or run. I wouldn't call this a hike. It's very well maintained, so even a road bike is very smooth. very family friendly.
It's Houston so rule out hiking....but as far as trails go, this is one of the better loops in the city. Great views of downtown, skate park (with food trucks), dog park, volleyball courts, and even a fancy brunch restaurant - so it should appeal to just about everyone :)
My children and I enjoyed the walk, with views of the skyscrapers which we joked about being our urban mountains. Great number of herons and egrets, fun people watching, dog park, graffiti, sculptures, trees to climb, and an amazing skatepark. Thoughtfully planned areas for families.
So great and safe so close to the heart of the city
Every time I come to Houston, I have to get a long run in here. Great atmosphere with lots of trees and views of the water. It is a favorite for joggers especially at night, given the hot Houston days. Night runs are safer on the western and central portions of the trail.
I used to walk this trail when my kids were really little. Double jogger and two working dogs in tow, once you committed you were in it for the long haul. Yesterday was the first time I’ve taken to the trail in about 7-8 years. I loved it! All the work that has been done to the park is awesome. The lighting, cameras, bridges, extra parking, all makes it even better than it was before. Can’t wait to return again soon!
Super nice bike trail. Lots of cool down areas.
Perfect spots to picnic, cool off near fountains when hot, and hills enough to feel like you’ve accomplished something cardio intensive and a little challenging by the time you are finished :)
Nice walk, good fresh air
verbena d. on Buffalo Bayou Loop
it is still a little chaotic from harvey, but otherwise its fine. great for small children, elders, PT, and leashed/not leashed dogs. i havent gone kayaking yet, but people who are seem quite pleased. the 5ish-mile run is fun and challenging with the wind and hills. apart from the damge from harvey, this trail is great. note: if you have small children, keep them away from the silt piles! rats and who knows what lives in those!!!
