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 (4+)
See all- City Walk Houston Heights and Hollywood Cemetery, 7 miles2300 Forester, Houston, TX
Starting at Stude Park this walk will follow the bayou around to Woodland Park, over the freeway and through Hollywood cemetery, last resting place of circus magnates and others. Then into Moody Park with its colorful Luis Jimenez statue "Vaquero." From there we cross under the freeway to Monte Beach Park and down Norhill's interesting esplanades back to where we started.
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:
Stude Community Center parking lot
2300 Forester
Directions to Stude Park
Plu code: QJH7+JP Northside, Houston, TXCall or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.
The Hike:
The trail is entirely paved and is popular with bikes so we have to be mindful of other traffic. Trail is very sunny.Weather Forecast:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.7821&lon=-95.3967Hike map is in the photos.
Optional After Hike Event:
Onion Creek Cafe
3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Directions to Onion Creek - City Walk Theater District and East End, 6.2 miles + Light Rail5000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX
The walk today starts at Eastwood park in the East End where we catch the train into town, exiting at the Theater District stop. From there we go by Jones Hall, the Alley Theater, Wortham Center, Houston Ballet's space, the new POST venue, the Bayou Music Center, Hobby Center, Discovery Green's outdoor stage, and the George R Brown Convention Center, one time home of the Houston Grand Opera (those were not good times).
Then we go under the freeway east of downtown and pass by the soccer stadium, and over the railroad tracks into the East End. Settegast park, the old Ford plant, and Park Drive, the nicest little boulevard you never knew was there to finally wrap up the walk with a break at Bohemeo's.
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/
Bring $1,25 in change for the train fare. As we have done on the past, we will coordinate our ticket buys through our hikers who have Metro Passes and are able to buy multiple tickets easily. Many thanks to these very helpful people!!
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:
Eastwood Park
5000 Harrisburg
Houston, TX 77011
Directions to Eastwood ParkCall or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.
The Hike:
First we ride the train, then we walk back. The walk is almost entirely paved and we have to be mindful of other traffic.Weather Forecast:
Forecast for the East EndHike map is in the photos.
Optional After Hike:
Bohemeo's
708 Telephone Road - City Walk Fountains of Hermann Park and the Texas Medical Center, 6.5 miles1500 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX
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:
WeatherHike map is in the photos.
Optional After Hike Event:
Bodegas Tacos
1200 Binz St, Ste 160,
Bodega directions
