Explore the best rated trails in Van Vleck, TX, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Santa Fe Trail (Wharton) and Sims Bayou Greenway . With more than 6 trails covering 75 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
I'm staying at the Marriott Courtyard off of Main and Braeswood Blvd. I wanted to get a work out in and avoid the hotel gym and realized I could get on this trail with a short walk from my hotel. It's definitely an urban trail, but I enjoyed it. Spotted wildflowers, ducks, fish, and passed other walkers, runners, and bikers. All in all, recommend!
Today was my first time riding the path and I started from the hill Croft area and rode to U of H and back. Whenever I ride solo I usually don't like getting on public roads for safety reasons but with the construction nearly complete I can safely say I will be here at least once a week. The elevation is also great and challenging as Houston is really flat. The path is very smooth and landscaping is perfect.
If you start this trail at the Milby Park trailhead, it will continue, unbroken for more than 20miles one way. The current map is outdated and incomplete. The trail is great, always with a breeze as it runs along the bayou with gentle slopes sing lots of flora and fauna along the way. The only confusion is where you must cross over into the other side before Scott St.
Totally worth the ride! Scenic, challenging, and peaceful! Absolutely love it!
I saw a couple of Bald eagles by Revellie Park!
We headed West and the only thing is that sometimes the trail ends and you have to go on the other side to continue but besides that it was a smooth ride, I recommend just be safe and maybe ride with a friend
This was the first time me and my friend rode this trail and we thought it was really nice, we parked at the parking lot on Almeda and rode East but didn't get too far due to some construction but we headed
I walked this today because it was close by. It is a very well kept trail. There is no shade so choose your time of day wisely. It was not crowded at all but that may have been due to the heat. I’ll definitely be back.
If you ride through the Rice Ave and Chimney Rock areas you are taking your life into your own hands. Very dangerous due to construction and the contractor and COH apparently don’t care. I ride over that way often but beware. I will let you know when things change.
I Agree with the construction comments. Should have read the reviews before driving 2 hours to ride. The Hockley Street trailhead starts the trail from the east but suddenly stops due to construction. I would advise not trying to start from this location. We took streets to the Mason Park (South 75th Street) trailhead to get back onto the the trail from there westbound it was hit and miss with the construction. Some places could use better signage for what way to go on the detours. For the most part the trail was concrete and asphalt. There were places in need of repair that was rough and if caught you off guard you could take a spill. The traffic on the the trail was very light due to overcast skies, windy, and being a Friday. Overall not a bad days ride and getting out of the house.
Unless you are a local Houstonian, I would not recommend this trail at this time. I met many obsticles and managed to go around, by walking thru mud, hitting a street for about 500 feet and navigating thru barriers. So I suggest NOGO if you are coming from out of town.
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