Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Miles and Directions
0.0
Start at the Buffalo Bayou North Trail connector path at the sign at the southeast corner of
city parking lot H. Turn left (east) at the T intersection.
0.1
Pass a brick path on the right that leads to the edge of the bayou. I-45 is directly over-
head.
0.2
Reach a Y junction and take the right branch, labeled lower trail. This is closer to the bay-
ou and will reconnect with the left branch. It also passes under the 189-foot-long wooden
pedestrian bridge that connects both sides of the bayou.
0.3
Pass a portal (entrance) with stairs leading to Memorial Drive. The “upside-down canoe”
is visible.
0.4
Pass a stairway on the right leading down to the bayou.
0.5
Pass a stairway on the left leading up to the Downtown Aquarium entertainment complex.
Restrooms and water are available at the complex.
0.6
Reach a Y. Take the right branch, which leads under the Bagby Street bridge. This is the
end of the Blue Bayou Trail and its lights. Sesquicentennial Park begins at this point.
0.7
Cross a short wooden bridge over a drainage channel that leads to the bayou. Continue
following the trail.
0.8
Go under a bridge and bear left, following the trail.
