Houston Urban Trekkers

Please see in photos where to park and meet.

After sunset, have a little light, mostly all concrete trail and lot of retail, residential lighting but some dark stretched. Should be lovely walking weather, meet in front of Kroger, so can use restroom and get any water or snack you may need. We go on the MKT Trail, loop around U of H, Market Square, POST and Henderson & Kane.
Major street crossings will be at pedestrian crossing lights.

Join Houston Urban Trekkers for a Sunday walk @ Terry Hershey park.

Path: From meeting spot, we will hike towards Dairy Ashford Rd & return.

Hike begins promptly @ 3:30PM.

NOTE Meeting spot, Rustling Pines Neighborhood. 300 Wycliffe Dr. Map pin is correct.

PARKING: you can park along Wycliffe Dr. (right side of street only). Additional parking available along the streets inside neighborhood.

Meet group in front of giant power lines.

This is an out & back hike on a combination asphalt/dirt trail. We will hike @ a pace of 3 miles/hr.

Sunset is 5:25PM. I plan to have hike completed a few minutes before sunset.

What to Bring: Water, Bug Spray, Hat

Do not bring your dog. Dogs are not allowed @ any events hosted by Houston Urban Trekkers.

Shoes: Wear comfortable walking/running shoes. Any supportive sports type shoe will do.

Restrooms: no restrooms along hiking route.

Car break-ins are a big problem in Houston- esp. @ hiking trails.

Do not Leave Valuables in Your Car. It's best to not leave anything visible (regardless of value) in your vehicle. Leave Valuables @ home or lock them in your vehicle PRIOR to leaving home.

Join Houston Urban Trekkers for a morning walk thru the beautiful Boulevard Oaks Historic District located north of Rice University and south of HWY 59.

Homes in this area were built in the 1920's-1930's. Lots of giant oak trees.🌳🌳

We will walk up & down North & South Blvd (as well as other streets) to get our steps in then make our way back to Krogers.

Arrive hydrated. Bring & drink plenty of water!

What to Bring: Hat, sunscreen, bug spray. Wear comfortable walking/running shoes. Any supportive sports type shoe will do.

Pace: 3miles/hr.

Do not bring your dog. Dogs not allowed @ any events hosted by Houston Urban Trekkers.

Restrooms available (prior to hike) inside Krogers. No restrooms along walking path.

Route: From Kroger we will make our way to the W Gray/Shepherd intersection (W Gray becomes Inwood)~ then we will continue on Inwood into the River Oaks subdivision, get our steps in & return.

Being that this is the Sunday before Thanksgiving there should be plenty of Christmas lights & decorations on display! 🎅 🎄 🎁

River Oaks was established in the 1920's by the Hogg family. Includes affluent homes with various architecture: chateau, tudor, plantation, Spanish, palladian, & traditional 1 story homes.

Pace: 3miles/HR. Hike leaves promptly 5PM.

Wear proper walking shoes~ any supportive sports type shoe will do.

No dogs allowed on hikes.

Restrooms available inside Krogers prior to event. No restrooms or water fountains along walking path.