Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Miles and Directions
0.0
Start at the Cardinal Trail trailhead, just north of the parking lot.
0.1
Reach the analemmatic sundial. Stand on the appropriate stone for the month of the year
to show the time with your shadow.
0.4
Reach a rock-paved resting area with a low wall where the path splits. Take the left (west)
path toward I-10.
0.5
Follow the path as it makes a broad turn just ahead of I-10 and return to the rock-paved
resting area. Turn left (east) and cross two bridges over South Mayde Creek. Then make
a hard right, following the path south.
0.8
Use the underpass under Memorial Drive, where Cardinal Trail ends and Blue Jay Trail
starts.
0.9
Pass a portable toilet on the left (east), a few benches, and some picnic tables with fire
grills. South Mayde Creek is on the right (west).
1.1
Pass an entry gate about 35 feet to the left (east) that leads to Memorial Mews Street and
Molly Pryor Memorial Orchard. Continue straight (south) on the paved trail.
1.4
Pass the runner's shower and water fountain on the left (east) and follow the trail, which
makes a hard left turn (southeast).
1.5
Pass a bench, where the trail immediately branches. Take the right branch toward
Eldridge Parkway. (FYI: The left branch joins the Quail Trail.) A large signboard with a
map of the park shows the trails.
1.7
Come to Eldridge Parkway; turn right (southwest) and take the pedestrian walkway on the
bridge over Buffalo Bayou. Continue straight and meet the trail on the other side.
1.8
Reach a wooden bridge on the right and cross South Mayde Creek, heading east. Then
follow the trail north.
2.2
A sign on the left (southwest) displays the park rules. At the Y junction bear right (northw-
est). In about 100 feet go under Memorial Parkway and follow the trail to parking lot.
2.3
Arrive back at the parking lot.
