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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Buffalo Bayou Park loop from West University Place

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Buffalo Bayou Park loop from West University Place

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2.9

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Buffalo Bayou Park loop from West University Place

02:03

19.9km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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6.01 km

Lost Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lost Lake is a small pond located on the border of Buffalo Bayou Park. It was flooded in the spilling of its father dam in the 1970s, and it was …

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6.98 km

Shepherd Pedestrian Bridge

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This 345-foot bridge provides breathtaking panoramic views of the bayou from an elevated perspective. It is a vital connector for hikers and cyclists to continue enjoying the scenic trails on …

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8.25 km

Buffalo Bayou Trail

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Good bike path amongst the highways inside Buffalo Bayou Park. A good way to avoid big roads and cars and get a bit of nature in the big city.

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10.8 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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10.9 km

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

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Paved trails run the length of the park as it follows the winding path of Buffalo Bayou. You get great views of the river, Houston skyline, and a fair amount of shade.

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11.8 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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11.8 km

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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12.8 km

Buffalo Bayou Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good bike path amongst the highways inside Buffalo Bayou Park. A good way to avoid big roads and cars and get a bit of nature in the big city.

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19.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

3.59 km

355 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

3.87 km

3.73 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

33°C

26°C

66 %

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Buffalo Bayou Park loop from West University Place

Lost Lake

Shepherd Pedestrian Bridge

Buffalo Bayou Trail

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

Buffalo Bayou Park

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

Buffalo Bayou Park

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