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Spring Creek Greenway Trail

4.1 (8 Ratings)
The Spring Creek Greenway Trail meanders along the south side of Spring Creek, and connects 6 Harris County parks.
16
mi
Distance
147
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Trail is open from dawn to dusk. Harris County Precinct 4 Parks are closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
16.03mi
Distance
147ft
Elevation Gain
104ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
113ft
High Point
49ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This 10-foot wide paved hike and bike trail offers cycling, hiking, jogging and wildlife viewing opportunities through the forest on the south (Harris County) side of Spring Creek. Currently 14.6 miles and still growing, it's easy to forget that you are in the city as you hike, bike, paddle, or ride through the parts of the Piney Woods or alongside natural sloughs and white sand beaches. Trailheads are located at Highway 59, Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, Carter Park, Pundt Park, and Dennis Johnston Park. Additional natural surface trails on both sides of Spring Creek can offer additional opportunities for nature viewing, dedicated equestrian trails, mountain biking and more. To use one of the Harris County Parks launches to paddle Spring Creek, you must make online reservations.

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Contributors
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