Top 10 Safest Routes in Houston
1
Buffalo Bayou Trail
15 miles
Houston's premier trail along Buffalo Bayou from downtown to the Energy Corridor. Skyline views, parks, and public art.
2
White Oak Bayou Greenway
17 miles
North side trail through the Heights and suburban neighborhoods. Shaded with park connections.
3
Brays Bayou Greenway
13 miles
South side trail connecting Hermann Park to the suburbs. Passes the Medical Center and Rice University.
4
Memorial Park Trails
8 miles
Miles of trails through Houston's largest urban park. Mix of paved and mountain bike trails.
5
Heights Boulevard Bikeway
3 miles
Historic boulevard with wide esplanade and bike facilities through the trendy Heights neighborhood.
6
Columbia Tap Rail Trail
6 miles
Former railroad converted to paved trail through East End and Third Ward.
7
Sims Bayou Greenway
10 miles
Southeast trail through diverse neighborhoods with park connections.
8
Spring Creek Greenway
12 miles
North Houston trail through forests and wetlands. Peaceful and shaded.
9
Galveston Island Seawall
10 miles
Flat, car-free path along the Gulf of Mexico. Beach views and sea breeze.
10
Terry Hershey Park Trail
8 miles
West Houston trail through wooded park along Buffalo Bayou. Popular with commuters.
Houston Cycling Infrastructure
300+ Miles of Bikeways
Houston's Bayou Greenways 2020 project has created 150+ miles of car-free trails along the city's waterways. Protected lanes on key corridors are growing. BCycle bike share covers the inner loop.
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