Travel Reference
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Buffalo Bayou: Sabine Street
to Waugh Street
Explore 2 miles on the north side of Buffalo Bayou, just west of downtown Houston. Good views of the
downtown skyline are available. There is much green space, and the bayou's edges support a wide vari-
ety of tree species. Along the way you'll reach the Waugh Street bridge, home to 250,000 Mexican free-
tailed bats. Year-round residents, the bats can be observed leaving their roost around dusk.
Distance: 4.4 miles out and back
Approximate hiking time: 2.75 hours
Difficulty: Easy due to paved trail; little elevation change
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: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Maps: USGS Settegast; no maps available in the park
Trail contacts: Houston Parks & Recreation Department (HPARD), 2999 S. Wayside
Dr., Houston 77023; (713) 865-4500; www.houstontx.gov/parks/trails.html
In addition: There are no restroom facilities on the trail.
Finding the trailhead:
Traveling north on I-45 toward downtown Houston, take the
Allen Parkway exit (47A) on the left. Turn right onto Sabine Street and then right onto
Memorial Drive and continue to city parking lot H. DeLorme: Texas Atlas & Gazetteer:
Page 130 J2. GPS: N29 45.754' / W95 22.441'
The Hike
