What we’re about
City Walks Houston is a walking group that offers members an up close view of the city with 6-7 mile hikes exploring the parks, neighborhoods, and bayous around us. In addition to hikes, City Walks Houston arranges occasional tours of the parts of our community that you never see from behind the steering wheel. City Walks Houston is for active people who want to see more of this place and meet others so inclined.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- City Walk Deep Shade: Houston's Urban Trees, 6.0 miles5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
Beginning at the Contemporary Arts Museum, today's walk is miles of shady trails and streets through the Rice University-Hermann Park area. The large old trees that give the area its character come as no accident, fitting nicely into an earlier generation of urban design. The lower end of south Main was rural in the early 1910s, and the donation of land for Hermann Park at the same time as the founding of the Rice Institute in 1912 allowed the entire area to be laid out according to the grand principles of the City Beautiful Movement. Wide boulevards and esplanades through out that part of town all reflect the popular ideas that beautiful cities with grand public spaces for fountains, museums, reflecting pools, and parks are better for uplifting citizens. Popular in America from the 1890s through the early 20th century, it is a contrast to the cul-de-sac culture of the decades to come.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. The heat in Texas is always a concern so let someone know if you are having a hard time. For more information about hiking check out this very useful hiking website: HATS and More site
CHAT GPT guesses about what Houston will look like in a thousand years. The trees dont look like they have kept up....
Our organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness needed to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Bring and wear a mask when not hiking and follow the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID.Gathering Place:
In front of the
Contemporary Arts Museum
5216 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77006
Contemporary Arts MuseumParking: Lots of parking options with the many art museum garages (paid) and various free parking spots around the immediate neighborhood. Come a bit early to find parking.
Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.
The Walk:
The trail is almost entirely paved so we have to be mindful of other traffic. In places the sidewalks may be in poor repair so it is important to pay attention to your surroundings when we need to walk in the street.Weather Forecast:
Hermann area WeatherHike map is in the photos.
Optional After Hike:
Bodegas Taco Shop with lots of outdoor seating
1200 Binz on Caroline St.
Bodega's on the Boulevard - Downtown Street Art Walk ~4.5 MilesBuffalo Bayou Park Cistern, Houston, TX
We have walked by the amazing murals and sculptures of downtown many times. On this walk we will take a minute to stop and view the art. This year is a modified route to see some of the newer murals on this side of downtown.
Bring your camera.
The best website to find murals:
Downtown HoustonThe related phone app is called Behind the Wall.
Mural art in Houston started as a local movement to beautify and personalize derelict spaces. It has evolved into the corporate social movement of Street Art Mankind Corp in affiliation with the Nobel Peace Prize Association. The project is called BIG ART, BIGGER CHANGE.
See more about the art and the goals of the project here.
https://streetartmankind.org/bigartbiggerchange/Online Maps:
Google MapsGoogle Earth (Requires app on mobile)
About City Walks and our Events:
Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Walking is great exercise but if you are not feeling well during a walk let someone know right away. We can help get you back to your car.Parking:
The Cistern has asked us not to use their parking lot. The Fonde Community Center lot is available as the center is closed on Sunday. Memorial Way, across the pedestrian bridge is also free.Parking Lot H charges vary and may be as much as $20, payable by scanning the QR Code or on their app.
Gathering Point:
Waterworks Plaza
105b Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007
Google Maps LinkCall or text if you need help.
Tom at 832-439-5797
Alan at 713 863 8038Bathrooms:
At the start and along the way. We'll make stop mid hike.The Walk:
The walk is over paved sidewalks and is a mix of sun and urban shade.Weather Forecast:
Click HereWalk Map:
In the Photos section
Geolocated map - City Walk Riverside Terrace and Houston's Universities, 6.4 miles5225 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX
Today's walk follows Bray's Bayou from MacGregor Park through the historic Riverside Terrace neighborhood then turning up along the Columbia Tap hike and Bike Trail to take us on through Texas Southern University and the University of Houston. Finally a short pass through the University Oaks neighborhood to get us back to where we started. Along the way we see fine old homes from the 1920s, two great universities, and half the law schools in Houston. Interesting architecture connecting historic Houston names from Sakowitz to Beyonce throughout this 100% paved walk.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. The heat in Texas is always a concern so let someone know if you are having a hard time. For more information about hiking check out this very useful hiking website: https://www.hatsandmore.org/
Our organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness needed to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Bring and wear a mask when not hiking and follow the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID.Gathering Place:
MacGregor Park
5225 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77021
Directions to MacGregor ParkCall or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.
The Hike:
The walk is 100% paved, with sun and shade.Weather Forecast:
Weather ForecastHike map is in the photos.
After hike:
Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal Street
Directions to Moon Tower Inn - City Walk Midtown, 6.5 miles105 Sabine St, Houston, TX
This walk will cover the midtown area. Sam Houston Park with its old houses, the old Enron Building, Main Street, an old fire station or two, the Kirby Mansion and all the new construction that has made downtown an interesting place to be.
With the hot days, we are starting our walks later and going a bit shorter. The weather is warming and it is recommended to wear loose, light-colored clothing.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. The heat in Texas is always a concern so let someone know if you are having a hard time. For more information about hiking check out this very useful hiking website: https://www.hatsandmore.org/
Our organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness needed to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Bring and wear a mask when not hiking and follow the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVIDGathering Place:
More hereParking is in any of the several lots and on the street. Come early to get a spot.
Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.The Hike:
The walk is mostly paved but usually in the shade of the downtown buildings.Weather Forecast:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.7821&lon=-95.3967Hike map is in the photos.
After hike is
Platypus Brewing
1902 Washington Ave Suite E, Houston, TX 77007
(Platypus is on the corner of Silver and Center St, lots of parking nearby on the street and in a large grass lot across the street)
