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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Main Street Bridge loop from University of Saint Thomas

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Main Street Bridge loop from University of Saint Thomas

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The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park – Main Street Bridge loop from University of Saint Thomas

02:38

48.6km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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View of Houston Skyline from 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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3.41 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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4.24 km

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park

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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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6.63 km

Main Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Good view of the city from this downtown bridge. Train and transit pass over the bridge (bikes are allowed) but it's much better to pass under it on one of the many riverside trails.

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7.71 km

This park features a pleasant stretch of dense wooded area with a well-maintained paved trail and White Oak Bayou running through it. Keep a lookout, as you may even spot some wildlife like coyotes in the area.

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31.7 km

White Oak Bayou Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This paved trail is really useful for knitting together a ride in Houston's central business district, along Ella Boulevard, or into West Houston.

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48.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

19.5 km

1.83 km

1.41 km

552 m

252 m

161 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

15.7 km

1.27 km

103 m

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Wednesday 22 July

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