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
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City Walk Brrr Oaks, 6.0 Miles
Autry Park, 3711 Autry Park Drive, Houston, TX, USInteresting trees and maybe a little cold weather? Who knows but it is always a good time to get out and stretch. Burr Oaks are my favorite of the many oaks because of the large acorns. Come out and gather a few of these conversation starters to take back to the office with you.
Parking will be tight, consider carpooling with friends, There is parking at the Kroger on Gray st. nearby with a shuttle.....
Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing, 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 and Parking:
Parking is in Autry Park parking lot on the south side of the bayou, next to the intersection of Shepherd and Allen Parkway. Google map link to Autry Park.
Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.The Walk:
The walk is mostly paved and is a mix of sun and shade.Weather Forecast:
Downtown weather forecastHike map is in the photos.
Optional After Hike Event:
Cafe Express
1422 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019, United States54 attendees
City Walk Memorial Park and Arboretum, 6.7 miles
Becks Prime, 1001 E Memorial Loop, Houston, TX, USThe walk today takes us around Memorial Park, founded in 1924 and built on the site of a training camp for the US Army during WWI. We will follow the main loop and also the bayou-side trails created originally by the biking community. Along the way we will check on the progress on the Memorial Drive land bridge prairie restoration effort.
Parking: Several of the lots are not free but there is much free parking along the loop. https://www.memorialparkconservancy.org/visit/map-directions/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 meeting in front of Beck's Prime by the golf course. there is lots of parking around, free and paid. Directions to Beck's PrimeThe Hike:
The walk is crushed granite, dirt trails, and pavement, with sun and shade.Weather Forecast:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.6905&lon=-95.3083Hike map is in the photos.
After Hike:
Beck's Prime
6603 Westcott St, Houston, TX 77007
Beck's, right where we started29 attendees
City Walk Chocolate, 6.9 miles
Saint Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Rd, Houston, TX, USChocolate for the Holidays. West Houston Galleria area is our walk today with an array of Galleria experiences: from the finest chocolate to the priciest of everything you ever even thought you wanted, and the holiday Galleria traffic from outside the car. On the way back we will go through the West Oaks neighborhood right as the holiday lights are switching on. It should be cool enough to carry a box of chocolates without hazard.
Leave your dags at home this time: everybody knows chocolate is bad for them!
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. 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 meeting in the parking lot of the Saint Martin's Episcopal Church at 717 Sage Road.
Directions to Saint Martin's
Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.The Hike:
The walk is crushed granite, dirt trails, and pavement, with sun and shade.Weather Forecast:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.6905&lon=-95.3083Hike map is in the photos.
After Hike:
Canyon Creek
6603 Westcott St, Houston, TX 77007
https://g.page/canyoncreekcafe?share15 attendees
City Walk Thrift Stores, 6.3 miles
1422 W. Gray St, Cafe Express, Houston, TX, USThe best thrift stores, the best vintage clothing stores, the Montrose has it all. The holidays can blow your budget if you are not careful so give these a try. Many of today's thrift stores were founded and are still supported by churches in the the community with historic ties to the River Oaks neighborhood. As a result, Haute Couture occasionally appears on the rack next to JC Penney's. Come and have a look but be nice to the ladies, they are all volunteers and they don't take guff off of anybody.
https://charityguildshop.org/
thebluebirdcircle.com/resale-shop/
theguildshop.org/
beringchurch.org/second-blessings/Parking is abundant but don't park too close to the restaurant.
Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing, 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 and Parking:
Parking is in front of the Cafe Express. Directions to Cafe Express
Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.The Walk:
The walk is mostly paved and is a mix of sun and shade.Weather Forecast:
Downtown weather forecastHike map is in the photos.
Optional After Hike Event:
Cafe Express
1422 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019, United States35 attendees
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