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Sam Houston Park and Museum – The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park loop from Saint Thomas High School

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Sam Houston Park and Museum – The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park loop from Saint Thomas High School

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Sam Houston Park and Museum – The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park loop from Saint Thomas High School

02:28

9.67km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.99 km

View of Houston Skyline

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

It is VERY hot during the summer, Free parking is available across the bayou at the visitor center

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2

4.10 km

1868 Pillot House

Highlight • Historical Site

3

4.14 km

Pillot House (Sam Houston Park)

Highlight • Historical Site

4

4.20 km

Sam Houston Park and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Sam Houston Park features historic houses from Houston's founding era, offering a glimpse into that period. A small museum is also located there. Unfortunately, the houses can only be viewed …

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4.76 km

The Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park

Highlight • Monument

The Cistern, in the Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, is one of the first underground drinking-water reservoirs in the city. It was built in 1926 to supply the city with …

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6

8.06 km

View of Downtown Houston from Buffalo Bayou Park

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The view from this area is very good, however there is a better view closer to downtown near the amplitheater

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B

9.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.62 km

650 m

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

3.51 km

403 m

284 m

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Sunday 5 July

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