Near Terry Hershey Hike and Bike Trail
The Garden Bench. One of the nice benches along the way.
Near Terry Hershey Hike and Bike Trail
One of the steeper climbs/decents along the Anthills.

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Terry Hershey Hike and Bike Trail

4.4 (11 Ratings)
Terry Hershey Park offers a shared use trail and access to George Bush Park and the Anthills.
13.3
mi
Distance
164
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
13.32mi
Distance
164ft
Elevation Gain
164ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
82ft
High Point
49ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Access to Terry Hershey is available off the feeder road of Beltway 8 or from Memorial Drive. This route begins at the Mockingbird Trail at the western end of the park. Like all of the main trails of this park, this one is paved. You won't want for company as several people can be seen road biking, jogging, or walking every day. As hikers continue to work their way east, the trail will transition to the Quail Trail, and will pass by the entrance to the Robin Trail. The going will continue to be easy, as the paved trails continue without much elevation change. This series of paved trails also connect to George Bush Park which boasts a reservoir and a nature reserve. If you prefer a nature trail, you can access the shared-use Anthill trails from this route, which are also out-and-backs.Once you've seen enough, or are starting to get tuckered out, simply return the way that you came. If you complete this outing from end to end, you'll have traveled out nearly 6.5 miles, making a full trip nearly 13 miles!

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