Buffalo Bayou - Terry Hershey Park West ~ 11.7 Miles
Details
The Hike:
Let’s work off those Thanksgiving meal calories! The hike starts at parking lot by Beltway 8, the trail is out and back about 11.7 miles, half break will be at Terry Hershey Park, the trail is for multiple activities, many bikers and children, we will hike most on grass to avoid bikers and stay in the shade as well as we can but there are unshaded sections. hiking shoes are preferred.
About HATs and our hikes
https://www.hatsandmore.org/
HATs 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. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness level to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
Start the morning well hydrated, Please bring and drink plenty of water. If you are unaccustomed to longer walks, bring at least one liter more than you might normally take on a walk.
Overheating can happen to anyone, stop walking and ask for help if you don't feel well so it doesn't become something serious.
Gathering Place:
Terry Hershey Park Hike Trail
290 TX-8 Beltway, Houston, TX 77024
We’ll meet in the parking lot.
There are restrooms along trails. The first one is about 0.5 miles after start.
Weather:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.7615&lon=-95.6061&FcstType=graphical
After Hike Event:
Nothing official. Smaller groups are probably better. If you are interested in lunch, ask around after the hike.