The 19 Best Hiking Trails in Houston, TX
These are the 19 highest-rated hiking trails we list in Houston, TX, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Terry Hershey Trail Parking Lot/ Robin Trail leads, with 4.8 stars from 211 reviews; Terry Hershey Hike Trail follows at 4.8.
Between them they carry 1,170 Google reviews and average 4.7 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.Terry Hershey Trail Parking Lot/ Robin Trail
4.8 · 211 reviews · Houston
The top pick, holding 4.8 stars across 211 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
2.Terry Hershey Hike Trail
4.8 · 138 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.8 from 138 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site. Open around the clock.
3.Memorial Park Hike and Bike Trailhead
4.7 · 178 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.7 from 178 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site. Open around the clock.
4.Jersey Village Walking & Jogging Trail
5 · 28 reviews · Houston
Rated 5 from 28 reviews. Open around the clock.
5.Memorial Park Mountain Biking Trails
4.8 · 46 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.8 from 46 reviews. Good for kids.
9.Buffalo Bayou Hike and Bike Trail Downtown - South Bank
4.9 · 11 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.9 from 11 reviews. Dogs welcome. Open around the clock.
11.Spring Branch Trail
4.6 · 26 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.6 from 26 reviews. Dogs welcome. Open around the clock.
12.Addicks Dam Road Southeast
4.6 · 24 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.6 from 24 reviews. Open around the clock.
13.Allen's Landing Park
4.4 · 266 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.4 from 266 reviews. Good for kids. Open around the clock.
14.Memorial Park Green Ridge Trail
4.7 · 14 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.7 from 14 reviews. Dogs welcome.
18.Bear Creek to Chatterton Trail
4.3 · 11 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.3 from 11 reviews. Open around the clock.
19.Noble Road Trail Parking Lot
4.1 · 20 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.1 from 20 reviews. Parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best hiking trail in Houston, TX?
Terry Hershey Trail Parking Lot/ Robin Trail ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 211 Google reviews.
Which hiking trails in Houston, TX allow dogs?
Terry Hershey Trail Parking Lot/ Robin Trail, Terry Hershey Hike Trail, Memorial Park Hike and Bike Trailhead, Hill at Sims and Buffalo Bayou Hike and Bike Trail Downtown - South Bank, among others, are listed as dog-friendly.
Which hiking trails in Houston, TX are good for kids?
Memorial Park Mountain Biking Trails, Hill at Sims and Allen's Landing Park are flagged as family-friendly.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.