City Walk Memorial Park and Houston Arboretum, 7.0 miles

Our walk today takes us through Memorial Park, built on the site of Camp Logan, a training camp for the US Army during WWI, with a turn through the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. A busy park, we can expect to see dozens of dogs and potentially hundreds of joggers. With the Memorial Drive land bridge/tunnel project now completed we can easily cross Memorial Drive and see the native prairie plants and how well they are coming along. We finish with a walk through the Eastern Glades part of the park.

Parking: Several of the lots are not free but there is much free parking along the loop. Memorial Park 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 gathering by Beck's Prime. Park anywhere and walk on over.
1001 E Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.

The Hike:
The walk is mostly crushed granite and dirt trails, with sun and shade.
Weather Forecast:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.6905&lon=-95.3083

Hike map is in the photos.

After Hike:
Becks Prime, at the golf course
1001 E Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX 77007