City Walk Downtown Hospitals, 7.0 miles

Before the Texas Medical Center spudded in on South Main, before Memorial Hermann facilities began appearing all over the the county, health care was only found within a mile or so of downtown. After all, five miles from Allen's Landing was a world of corn cribs and cotton fields. Today's walk takes us by the Galveston-Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railway Hospital in the Near North Side, the Jeff Davis charity Hospital, and St Joseph Hospital, the only facility still present in downtown.

Parking: Several of the lots are not free but there is much free parking along the street and on the other side of Memorial. 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:
Gathering is out front of the Fonde Recreation Center at 110 Sabine street
Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.

The Hike:
The walk is mostly sidewalks and streets 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:
Bell and Crane Dive Bar
908 Henderson Directions to the Bell and Crane