City Walk Fountains of Hermann Park and the Texas Medical Center, 6.5 miles

Take almost any path you please, and ten to one it carries you down in a dale, and leaves you there by a pool in the stream. - Herman Melville, Moby Dick. Today's walk takes us past fountains, falls, pools, ponds, puddles, and and just plain water hazards. Going from Hermann Park to the Medical Center and back, we can expect to see children feeding ducks while their parents lose perfectly good golf balls or toss coins directly into unfathomable waters.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. Loose, light-colored clothing is recommended. 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:
McGovern Centennial Gardens
1500 Hermann Dr.
Directions to McGovern Centennial Gardens and Lot C
Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.

The Hike:
The walk is mostly paved and is a mix of sun and shade.

Weather Forecast:
Weather

Hike map is in the photos.

Optional After Hike Event:
Bodegas Tacos
1200 Binz St, Ste 160,
Bodega directions