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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Buffalo Bayou Park loop from Rice University

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Buffalo Bayou Park loop from Rice University

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Buffalo Bayou Park loop from Rice University

00:49

14.2km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.3 km for 162 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

6.05 km

Buffalo Bayou Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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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6.88 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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8.11 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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4

9.06 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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B

14.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

1.62 km

268 m

239 m

Surfaces

7.76 km

5.81 km

573 m

< 100 m

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