Near Outer Loop
A turtle enjoys the sunshine along the Inner Loop.
Near Outer Loop
A pair of children take in the sights along the Outer Loop at Houston Arboretum.
Near Outer Loop
The arboretum has lovely views and is flat enough for a lazy Frenchie to go on his walk.
Near Outer Loop
Tall trees line the Outer Loop.

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Hike Trail

Outer Loop

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A two-mile long gravel path that passes a variety of beautiful features right in Houston.
1.8
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLake

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.76mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
60ft
High Point
47ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Outer Loop is a descriptive name of how this trail features in the Houston Arboretum. However, the trail doesn't quite close the loop - you'd have to take the Alice Brown Loop for a short distance to complete the loop. The entire trail is very wide and solidly made of gravel fill. Thus the trail is completely accessible. There are a number of benches along the trail as well. The trail has a nice mix of shade and sun, as well as forested regions, a few meadows, and ponds.

Route Conditions

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