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Houston Hiking & Backpacking

Bayou City Outdoors loves to hike! We have several hiking events throughout the month including Hiking Buffalo Bayou. Also, check out our backpacking trips in and around Houston and Texas. We also take several trips throughout the year to the Appalachian Trail, Colorado, and other amazing back country destinations.

We follow the Leave No Trace Rules! Make sure that you know them whenever you go play outdoors!

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Places to Hike in and around Houston:

Huntsville State Park - About 7 miles south of Huntsville. A moderately easy day hike through the woods surrounding Lake Raven. Special attractions: Lake, lush forest, trail head at Nature Center. Click Here for Details

Memorial Park - This is an easy day in the heart of Houston. A 5-mile network of trails criss-cross the 155-acre center. The trails wind through a lush second growth forest of tall pines. Trail head off the Purple trail near the Soccer fields or park at the bike trails. Click Here for Details

Double Lake - Only 1 hour away from Houston and over 18 miles of new trails. A 5-mile hiking trail leads to Big Creek Scenic Area, and there is also access to the Lone Star Hiking Trail, which offers an opportunity to see the "back country" of East Texas. Click Here for Details

Lone Star Trail - This 129 mile National Recreation Trail meanders the breadth of the Sam Houston National Forest. There are many easy-to-find trail heads. Click Here for Details

Brazos Bend State Park - Brazos Bend State Park, approximately 28 miles southwest of Houston, covers roughly 5000 acres. Check map for various trail heads. Click Here for Details

Lake Houston - The Forest Trail, which does not feature much elevation change, is difficult due to its length: 8.82 mile loop. It starts at the parking lot. Click Here for Details

Helpful Resources

Bayou City Outdoors - Bayou City Outdoors is Houston's Outdoor Activities and Social Organization - We are the largest in the state of Texas, and we LOVE to hike! You can always find a hike, walk, or run on the calendar almost any day of the week! Click HERE for more information! www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

GHORBA (Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association) - GHORBA works to advocate for mountain biking trails in and around the Houston area. These are the same trails that we use for hiking! You can find the conditions of the trails and more information on trails. More Information.

Lone Star Hiking Trail Club - A club that advocates for trails and educates the public about Texas Trails. Their main focus is the Lone Star Hiking Trail through the Piney Woods of East Texas. More information.

The Book: 60 Hikes in 60 Miles: Houston - You'll find hikes in and around Houston that you never would have even considered! This is a great companion if you love to get outdoors and you live in Houston! Click HERE for reviews & information.

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Events To Watch!
Hike (& Swim) Hamilton Pool Preserve 05/19/2013
Visit Benini Galleries and Sculpture Ranch, Johnson City 05/19/2013
Rock Out Mountain Bike Ride at Reimer's Ranch 05/19/2013
Biking White Oak Trail 05/19/2013
Trail Runnin' 05/20/2013
Post-walk dinner @ Ruggles Cafe 05/20/2013
Memorial Park Power Walk (Living Bridge) 05/20/2013
Happy Hour on a Monday? Why not? Start your week off right! 05/20/2013
Monday Walk Houston's Hermann Park 05/20/2013
Empanadas and Malbec (and trip psych up!) 05/21/2013
Hermann Park & Rice University Evening Walk 05/22/2013
Post-Walk Pizza & BYOB at Luigi's 05/22/2013
11 Burgers - #03 05/22/2013
101 SALSA (Beginners and PRE-BEGINNERS CLASSES) 05/22/2013
InfoSocial – Featuring Stand Up Paddle Boards OPEN TO PUBLIC! 05/22/2013
Ozark River Adventure on the Buffalo National River #2 05/22/2013
Road Show at Stages Theatre 05/23/2013
Friday Night Trail Running 05/24/2013
Hughes Hangar 05/25/2013
Post MS150 Party 05/25/2013
Kayaking and Camping in Florida 05/25/2013
Run For Wellness 5K Series 05/26/2013
Huevos Rancheros bike ride 05/26/2013
Memorial Weekend on the Water 05/26/2013
Funday Sunday Salsa! 05/26/2013
Trail Runnin' 05/27/2013
Monday Walk Houston's Hermann Park 05/27/2013
Yellowstone Adventures Happy Hour 05/28/2013
Hermann Park & Rice University Evening Walk 05/29/2013
Post-Walk Pizza & BYOB at Luigi's 05/29/2013
Heights & White Oak evening ride 05/29/2013
West Houston - Terry Hershey - Bike Ride 05/29/2013
101 SALSA (Beginners and PRE-BEGINNERS CLASSES) 05/29/2013
Bayou City Outdoors Meet & Greet Happy Hour! OPEN TO PUBLIC! 05/30/2013
Kayak Polo & Rolling Practice - in one! OPEN TO PUBLIC! 05/31/2013
Friday Night Trail Running 05/31/2013
Vallejo - One of my favorite Texas bands 05/31/2013
27th Annual AIA Sandcastle Competition 06/01/2013
Lunch at Royer's Round Top Cafe 06/01/2013
Art Crawl 06/01/2013
Fayetteville Good Old Summertime Classic Bike Ride 06/02/2013
Monday Walk Houston's Hermann Park 06/03/2013
Rice University Evening Walk 06/05/2013
101 SALSA (Beginners and PRE-BEGINNERS CLASSES) 06/05/2013
11 Burgers - #04 06/05/2013
HPD Monlight Classic Bike Ride 06/07/2013
Ruggles Cafe - Wine Tasting 06/07/2013
Tour Kemah and Bacliff by Bike 06/09/2013
Monday Walk Houston's Hermann Park 06/10/2013
BCO & REI Present: SUP 101 - Stand Up & Paddle!* OPEN TO PUBLIC! 06/11/2013
Rice University Evening Walk 06/12/2013
101 SALSA (PRE-BEGINNERS CLASS) 06/12/2013
'Social-O' Orienteering Scavenger Hunt 06/13/2013
Kayaking at Dickinson Bayou and lunch at Garcia's Grill 06/15/2013
Night Tubing & Cookout on the Comal River with ACSA 06/15/2013
Bayou City Outdoors Farmer’s Market Ride OPEN TO PUBLIC! 06/15/2013
BCO Hiking In Houston OPEN TO PUBLIC! 06/16/2013
Event Leader Dinner 06/17/2013
Monday Walk Houston's Hermann Park 06/17/2013
101 SALSA (Beginners and PRE-BEGINNERS CLASSES) 06/19/2013
11 Burgers - #05 06/19/2013
BCO Member Dinner & Beatles Open Mic 06/19/2013
Summer Symphony Nights at MOT 06/21/2013
Whitewater Kayaking 101 Weekend - READ FIRST* 06/21/2013
Camping and kayaking at Lake Somerville 06/21/2013
BCO Kayak Polo & Rolling Practice - in one! OPEN TO PUBLIC! 06/21/2013
Summer Solstice Party 06/21/2013
The Woods Project - Wilderness First Aid Course 06/22/2013
Whitewater Kayaking 101* - Saturday Lessons in San Marcos 06/22/2013
Whitewater Kayaking 101* - Sunday Lessons in San Marcos (Poss River Trip) 06/23/2013
Monday Walk Houston's Hermann Park 06/24/2013
Happy hour & Dancing with the Guzzler''s 06/25/2013
101 SALSA (Beginners and PRE-BEGINNERS CLASSES) 06/26/2013
Girls (and Boys) Just Wanna Have Fun with Cyndi Lauper!!!! 06/28/2013
Summer Symphony Nights at MOT 06/28/2013
Exploring Costa Rica 06/29/2013
Hold the date! 12th Annual BCO B'day Bash! OPEN TO PUBLIC! 06/29/2013
2013 Bike Around the Bay - Registrations REMINDER 06/30/2013
Run For Wellness 5K Series 06/30/2013
Bike Tour--Vermont Champlain Valley & Islands 07/07/2013
Alaska Adventure Tour 2013 - Extra Days 07/09/2013
'Social-O' Orienteering Scavenger Hunt 07/11/2013
Lynyrd Skynyrd & Bad Company at CMW Pavilion 07/11/2013
Seattle to Portland 2013 Bicycle Classic-STP 07/12/2013
Art Crawl 07/13/2013
Alaska Adventure Tour 2013 07/14/2013
DEADLINE for Yellowstone and Grand Teton Adventure. If you want in, better sign up today! 07/15/2013
A Chorus Line at MOT 07/21/2013
Run For Wellness 5K Series 07/28/2013
Sea To Sky Pacific NW White Water Trip 07/29/2013
Scottish Kayak Vacation 08/01/2013
Antony and Cleopatra at MOT 08/02/2013
South American Wine Tour 08/03/2013
Dinner Alpine TX Before Fitness Week 08/03/2013
West Texas Fitness, Multi Sport and Fun Week 08/04/2013
'Social-O' Orienteering Scavenger Hunt 08/08/2013
As You Like It at MOT 08/09/2013
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Adventure! 08/17/2013
Rocky Mountain National Park Adventure 09/03/2013
WURST TRI EVER!!!! 09/08/2013
Appalachian Whitewater & Gauley Fest 09/16/2013
Houston Tour de Cure 09/21/2013
Dinner Before Pineywoods Ride 10/04/2013
Bike East Texas--Pineywoods Purgatory 10/05/2013
Pre-Bike Around the Bay Dinner 10/10/2013
Bike Around the Bay 2013 10/12/2013
Enchanted Rock Trail Run 11/10/2013
Urban Dare! 11/16/2013
The Great Bull Run! 12/07/2013
Nepal Trek 10/16/2014

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