Near Creekside Trail
Edith L. Moore's Log Cabin.
Near Creekside Trail
Miss Betty's Bower at the Church Gate.
Near Creekside Trail
Outlook on the Creekside Trail.
Near Creekside Trail
Pond observation platform at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary.
Near Creekside Trail
Bridge over Rummel Creek on the Mary Cravens Trail.

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Creekside Trail

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A tranquil stroll in the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary along Rummel Creek.
0.5
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyHistoricalRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
Normally open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm but check for current restrictions at https://houstonaudubon.org/sanctuaries/edith-moore/edith-moore.html

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.49mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
1ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
72ft
High Point
61ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary offers a bit of wilderness in the midst of west Houston development. Creekside Trail, the longest in the sanctuary, runs along the east bank of Rummel Creek from the Church Gate to Hansel Lane Gate. All the trails in the nature sanctuary share the same general characteristics. The trails are natural surface with generous application of wooden walkways and bridges to protect the low-lying areas. The trails are maintained in keeping with the theme of a wilderness area. Trees and vegetation are dense so the trails are almost completely shaded. The history of the nature sanctuary is well worth knowing, since it represents a remarkable preserve deep in developed west Houston. See the fact sheet at https://houstonaudubon.org/file_download/inline/9dd5b9d4-53a8-4f44-bef7-09af38283b92.

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Contributors
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