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Prairie Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
This natural surface trail loops around the Prairie basin in the Willow Waterhole Greenway.
1.2
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFishingLakeWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.17mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
62ft
High Point
57ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This is one of several trails in the Willow Waterhole Greenway, circling the Prairie detention pond. A number of rest benches have been installed. The Willow Waterhole Greenway is described as: "Tucked away in the southwest Houston neighborhood of Westbury just south of Meyerland is a stunning gem of nature still relatively unknown to Houstonians. Willow Waterhole Greenway is a 300-plus-acre network of lakes, prairie, marsh, islands, native plants, wildlife, and park amenities. This unusual urban setting is designed to protect against Houston's inevitable flooding and to bring the community together for conservation, education, and recreation." Park development, including paved trails, is planned as of 2022.

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