Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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MacGregor Park
This tree-sheltered hike is located near the University of Houston. Particularly interesting is a group of
old cedar trees, slanting at a nearly 45-degree angle. Within the park's 100 acres—donated by the
MacGregor family in 1925—jumping off points are provided for several miles of hikes along Brays
Bayou and lead to Memorial Park.
Distance: 1.8-mile loop
Approximate hiking time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy; flat paved trail
Trail surface: Asphalt, concrete
Best season: Year-round
Other trail users: Cyclists, joggers, dog walkers
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Fees and permits: No fees or permits required
Schedule: Dawn to dusk
Maps: USGS Park Place; park maps available at www.houstontx.gov/parks/trails.html
Trail contacts: Houston Parks & Recreation Department (HPARD); 2999 S. Wayside
Dr., Houston 77023; (713) 865-4500
Finding the trailhead:
From downtown Houston take I-45 to the Spur 5 exit (exit
44B) and turn right onto Spur 5. Drive 1 mile and make a slight right turn onto Wheeler
Street. Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Then turn right onto Calhoun
Road and turn into the MacGregor Park parking area at 5225 Calhoun Rd. The trail is
adjacent to the parking area. DeLorme: Texas Atlas & Gazetteer: Page134 B3. GPS:
N29 42.559' / W95 20.489'
The Hike
