City Walk Downtown Bridges, 7.0 miles

This is a walk along the Buffalo Bayou through the center of downtown. We will go over some of Houston's oldest and newest bridges including the McKee street bridge and the historic counter-weight railroad bridge built by the Strauss Engineering, who later constructed the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. We will go under an uncounted number of street, highway, pedestrian, and railroad bridges. Then we will have a look at the POST Houston facility in the old downtown post office. A nice Sunday afternoon walk and a great way to start the new year.

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:
Platypus Brewing
1902 Washington Ave Suite E, Houston, TX 77007

Directions to Platypus Brewing and nearby free parking

Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.

The Hike:
We will follow the Buffalo Bayou to the far side of downtown and come back by way of the new POST Houston and 713 Music Hall at the old downtown post office. The trail is 90% paved and is a mix of sun and shade.

Weather Forecast:
The weather downtown

Hike map is in the photos.

After Hike Event:
Platypus Brewing
Directions to Platypus