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Urban Hiking in Houston
Urban hiking in Houston are hikes that are within the city limits of Houston and usually include views of the city. Hikes in urban Houston are generally on paved paths that run parallel to the bayous. They are heavily used on weekends and in the evenings during the week, but you should see very few people on most mornings Monday through Friday. The paths are used by cyclists, so stay to the right at all times and be aware of your surroundings.
The hikes in Memorial Park (while only minutes from downtown Houston) are all located in a wooded, secluded area. These are trails were originally created by Houston cyclists so you may want to hike them during the week to avoid too much traffic. The Memorial Park Conservancy is working on a master plan to build more trails and enhance the existing trails for use by hikers, cyclists, and equestrian riders.
Other urban hikes in Houston are along White Oak Bayou, Buffalo Bayou, Sims Bayou, Mercer Arboretum, Jesse H. Jones Park, and at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. Further to the west but still consider urban is Terry Hershey Park, Cullen Park, and Bear Creek Park. All offer paved trails accessible by everyone.
For more info: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Houston
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