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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Main Street Bridge loop from Northline Transit Center/HCC

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Main Street Bridge loop from Northline Transit Center/HCC

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Main Street Bridge loop from Northline Transit Center/HCC

03:47

66.1km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

MKT Trail User Counter

Highlight • Cycleway

11.2 km

Banana Car on Cortlandt Street

Highlight • Structure

banana car - Cortlandt St, South of 7th Ave

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16.6 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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18.9 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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26.2 km

Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Reflection Pool

Highlight • Monument

This is a beautiful landmark to observe while taking a stroll through the park. It is a great spot for photos or to just sit on a bench and enjoy your surroundings.

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27.8 km

Pioneer Memorial Log House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Pioneer Memorial Log House was established by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (SJCDRT) to replicate an authentic pioneer cabin. The cabin was built in 1936 and is …

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29.3 km

Urban Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Urban Forest of Hermann Park is a small forest tucked away in Bayou Parkland. It borders Brays Bayou and is a cool place to find shade and peace. There …

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56.4 km

River Otter

Highlight • River

66.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.9 km

6.51 km

5.45 km

1.63 km

1.59 km

711 m

289 m

Surfaces

48.7 km

15.3 km

1.51 km

329 m

317 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Main Street Bridge loop from Northline Transit Center/HCC

MKT Trail User Counter

Banana Car on Cortlandt Street

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park

Main Street Bridge

Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Reflection Pool

Pioneer Memorial Log House

Urban Forest

River Otter

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