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White Oak Bayou Greenway – Main Street Bridge loop from McGowen

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White Oak Bayou Greenway – Main Street Bridge loop from McGowen

Moderate

2.7

(21)

72

riders

White Oak Bayou Greenway – Main Street Bridge loop from McGowen

03:36

74.8km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

19.1 km

Wortham Island Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This park features a pleasant stretch of dense wooded area with a well-maintained paved trail and White Oak Bayou running through it. Keep a lookout, as you may even spot some wildlife like coyotes in the area.

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2

20.3 km

White Oak Bayou Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This paved trail is really useful for knitting together a ride in Houston's central business district, along Ella Boulevard, or into West Houston.

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3

31.7 km

Black Squirrel at Stude Park

Highlight • Natural

4

34.6 km

Skyline View From Bike Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

35.7 km

Main Street Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Good view of the city from this downtown bridge. Train and transit pass over the bridge (bikes are allowed) but it's much better to pass under it on one of the many riverside trails.

Tip by

6

63.8 km

Cedar Creek Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

7

72.6 km

View of Houston Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas, is a 160-acre green space located just west of downtown. The park features beautiful gardens, native landscaping, hiking and biking trails, a nature play …

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B

74.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

23.3 km

4.29 km

2.50 km

1.38 km

165 m

109 m

Surfaces

45.0 km

29.2 km

634 m

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