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 (3)
See all- City Walk Memorial Park and Beer Can House, 6.4 milesBecks Prime, Houston, TX
The walk today takes us around Memorial Park, founded in 1924 and built on the site of a training camp for the US Army during WWI. We will follow the main loop and also the bayou-side trails created originally by the biking community. Along the way we will check on the progress on the Memorial Drive land bridge prairie restoration effort. Then we cut through to the Rice Military neighborhood to visit the eccentric Beer Can House, then looping back through the narrow (formerly one-way) streets to the end of our walk.
Parking: Several of the lots are not free but there is much free parking along the loop. https://www.memorialparkconservancy.org/visit/map-directions/parking/ Come early and give yourself time to park.
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. Light-colored and loose fitting clothing are recommended. 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:
We are meeting in front of Beck's Prime by the golf course. there is lots of parking around, free and paid. Directions to Beck's PrimeThe Hike:
The walk is crushed granite, dirt trails, and pavement, with sun and shade.Weather Forecast:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.6905&lon=-95.3083Hike map is in the photos.
After Hike:
Beck's Prime
6603 Westcott St, Houston, TX 77007
Beck's, right where we started - City Walk The Sole of Houston #2, 7.2 miles + Light RailTejas Brewery, Houston, TX
Still walking today, bring an umbrella.
Today's walk is an appreciation of John Nova Lomax, a Texas writer who, between 2006 and 2010, wrote a series of articles for the Houston Press about his epic journeys: beginning with a ride on the Metro System out to the end of the line, he would walk back into town where he was always willing to give a moment to the dive bars, abandoned furniture, lost shopping carts and the people invariably found nearby. His writings, gathered together into the book, The Sole of Houston, by his father John Lomax III, reveal his willingness to recognize and regard the wet crusty edges of the fabric of the city with its Wows and Weirds!?! and the occasional Maybe We Should Just Keep Moving.
Starting at Silver Street Studios, we will catch the train up North Main to the end of the line where we will disembark and make our way back to downtown by way of Fulton Avenue, the Moody Park, and what ever else catches our eyes.
This walk includes a train ride so bring a $1.25 for train fare.
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:
2101 Summer St, Houston, TX 77007
Directions to Tejas BrewingCall or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.
The Walk:
Train ride out, walk back. The trail is 90% paved and is a mix of sun and shade.Weather Forecast:
The weather downtownHike map is in the photos.
After Hike Event:
Tejas Brewing
2101 Summer St, Houston, TX 77007 - City Walks Street Cred Photo Hunt Walk ~6 milesThe Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston, TX
Photos will be put in this album. https://photos.app.goo.gl/PT8DH8gPUxbQAfKdA
Together we have walked the streets of central Houston, looking at our city from many perspectives. We have examined it's celebrated architecture and upscale shopping centers. Public murals, historic buildings, and bridges. Venues for noteable arts and notorious acts.
We have seen all these wonderful places together.
But have we overlooked something? Looked at but not seen? A small element? Something that stands out up high? A place where something that was important used to be. An item seemingly out of time.
Now it's time to prove your street cred.
Can you identify places by a photo and help the group walk there?
How this works!
This walk will focus on civic buildings of the past and present.
At the start, I will show a photo of a notable public place. It may be an old photo of a demolished building or a now renovated public place. Maybe a minute detail from the present time.
The group will need to pool their talents to identify the location. Someone will then lead the group there.
Certain people will be excluded from helping because they know too much. You know who you are J. C., A. F. and A. V. But maybe they'll give you some help when your organizer is being stingy with hints.
Photos will be put in this album.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PT8DH8gPUxbQAfKdAAbout 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 the start.Our organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with ideas and get the walk started. Take the same precautions you would if walking alone, including the fitness needed to make long walks. Then enjoy the day among friends.
Parking:
The Fonde Community Center and Parking Lot H behind it is available. Memorial Way, across the pedestrian bridge is also free.Gathering Point:
Fonde Recreation Center
110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007
Directions to Fonde Community Center
Call or text Tom at 832-439-5797 if you need helpBathrooms:
At the start at the break. And various places along the way.The Walk:
The walk is over paved sidewalks and in late afternoon urban shade.Weather Forecast:
Click HereThere is no published map. You have to find the way.
After Hike Event:
Henderson Heights
http://hendersonheightstx.com/menu
908 Henderson St.
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