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    White Oak Bayou Trail

    4.5 (31 reviews)

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    Rex C.

    By far one of my favorite trails. If I lived closer I would be here all the time. I'm about 25 mins away so it's definitely a hike to get here but it's very worth it. I have don't this trail about 5 times now and I'll do more. Trail: great views of the city. When the sun is out you can really get some great pics. Great for a quick 1-2 hours. Getting some great cardio here is a great. The trail is wide enough for hikers, walkers, bikers etc without any issue. Lots of great restaurants and coffee shops on the way. Runs into heights Blvd which is great. I am a huge fan of this trail and I 100% suggest you get outdoors and give the trail a try. You will not be disappointed. Parking is tight here so beware. I have always found parking but with very few spots I could see this spot being so busy that you may not be able to park. This park as made it into my rotation. I'll be back soon.

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    Victor H.

    This is the quintessential trail if you want a view of Houston. The trail is at TC jester Blvd where you can go up north along 290 or towards south east into the Greater Heights and eventually the Theater District. There's a lot of access to local businesses and shops so you could run errands on your bike/skateboard just by going on this trail itself. It passes through a lot of parks, bridges, neighborhoods, and playgrounds so there's a lot scenery to take in. But that's why you go on this path right? NOTE: Be careful as they've closed part of the trail at the Greater Heights for maintenance/upkeep. This was back in end of October 2020 so hopefully as I'm typing this they have opened it up.

    That there is an Edu-gator. Don't ever change UHD.
    Arie M.

    With the gyms being closed during the Corona lockdowns, I've been riding my bike a lot more and really enjoying the various trails. If you're going to go here, you should realize just how big this trail is and go on google maps and see where it goes and where it intersects with other trails. If you don't read anything else (and why would you? this is too verbose), LOOK AT THE MAP! You don't want to be walking or riding your bike and come across a fork in the trail and wind up going in the wrong direction because you'll be going for miles before you can get off. Sadly, the naming conventions are not exactly consistent and the trail does seem like a Star Trek series and has an alternate parallel routes that end meeting again so seriously, LOOK AT THE MAP! The shortest way I can describe it is as such: If you're coming to town from TC Jester Park, you will have a decision to make when you intersect the Heights Trail (also known as MKT Trail...seriously what's up with multiple names?) If you go left (east), you'll go through heights area shops, hipster bars, etc. and is quite scenic. If you go south, you'll go along the bayou and it's not very scenic until you'll hit the MKT/Heights trail again in Bayou Green Park. If you want to turn back around and go through the scenic stuff, you can make a left now and it'll bring you through the shops and eventually back to where you came from (insert Kermit Frog meme). At this point, the White Oak Bayou Trail has ended...or has it??? You have to either go north or south on the MKT Trail which WILL eventually end up at White Oaks Bayou Greenway Trail when you're closer to UHD(what did I say about parallel universes??), but the other starting point of the White Oaks Bayou Greenway Trail is in Stude Park. Sooooooo you have to make a choice: Do you want to hop up on the street and go to Stude Park and follow the trail there, or just stay in MKT and go through Spring Street. I say do both depending on the day. Either way, this is going to be a beautiful ride. You'll see the skyline from the north end, you'll go by UHD, and eventually, if you want, the trail turns into the Buffalo Bayou Trail that will take you all the way to Memorial and Shepard and if you don't mind hopping through some streets, all the way to Memorial Park. Essentially, you can start at Memorial Park and go all the way to NW Houston if you want. That's gotta be at least 30 miles. Pro tips: have water and sunscreen. It's brutal once it's warm and there are no real stops. Have a fully charged phone and don't be shy to check GPS. Have a Q-card from metro - just put 5 bucks on it in case you get lost, get a flat, etc. Speaking of flats, inspect your bike, tires, etc. and have a patch kit and/or spare tube. You don't want to be caught with a flat and walk back 20 miles once it's dark. There is a DIY tire service station under UH with a pump and rack and wrenches and things too. They also have it where the Heights trail ends and meets with the west end of the White Oak trail and then there is another one 34th street (near TC Jester Park) but don't rely on those since it's a loooong walk to get there. Also, remember slow traffic stays on right. I know hikers give the evil eye to bikers but I've seen 3 or 4 people just walking side-by-side blocking the way. Having the right of way doesn't mean you impede traffic. For bikes, it's standard practice to ring your bell and say something like "On your left!" . you should also have headlights and tail-lights if you plan on going at night.

    Jason Z.

    Go to bike and run trail for the Heights area. All of the trail is paved besides the bit at the north end that goes on dirt. You can easily bike 50+ miles to downtown then transfer to the Buffalo Bayou trail. There are quite a few lights if you go towards the northern portion but all in all, it is a great resource for exercise. There is also a dirt trail for running or dog walking parallel to the paved trail. Obviously the bayou water is pretty disgusting but it is what it is for Houston Since COVID, White Oak has been much more busy with casual pedestrians and kids, which has made it more challenging to navigate.

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    Farrah A.

    A run with a view! This hike and bike trail spans about 17 miles of public greenspace (according to the city's website). Along the path, you'll come across a few parks, baseball fields, and rec spaces. What I adore most about running this trail are the views, plus the parking, and access to so many local businesses. You can stop along during your workout and grab a healthy bev from Juice Land, a bite to eat, or even a cocktail should you pref that form of hydration. I prefer to park at the baseball field near Mango Beach. I can grab a snocone or a snacky snack.

    Kayla B.

    This trail is great for biking or running if u dont like dirt paths. It is fully paved and connects all the way down to eleanor tinsely park which is cool because you can ride it forever. Passes straight through UHD if you start at stude park and head towards downtown. Great views. I rollerbladed about 8 miles and went from Stude to Eleanor Tinsely and back. I didn't head the other way but my guess is it continues for a super long time along the bayou.

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    Ask the Community - White Oak Bayou Trail

    Are there restrooms along the trail?

    There aren't restrooms specifically for the trail, but there are various places to get off the trail and pop into a restaurant or shop if needed

    Are there water fountains on the trail?

    Yes

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    We have only made it as far as the TC Jester park (which is a neat spot in itself with a dog park and a pool).

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