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Spectacular View of the Reservoir – View of Barker Lake loop from Nottingham Elementary School

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Spectacular View of the Reservoir – View of Barker Lake loop from Nottingham Elementary School

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Spectacular View of the Reservoir – View of Barker Lake loop from Nottingham Elementary School

01:13

27.5km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Parking

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4.04 km

Quail Trail

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A great mixed use trail that follows along the northern bank of the Buffalo Bayou, the Quail Trail is popular with hikers, runners and bikers. By crossing the Bayou you …

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4.76 km

Buffalo Bayou

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Buffalo Bayou creates an important green corridor through the heart of Houston. There are a number of parks and trails that follow its slow course, giving hikers, bikers and runners …

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8.00 km

Quail Trail

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A great mixed use trail that follows along the northern bank of the Buffalo Bayou, the Quail Trail is popular with hikers, runners and bikers. By crossing the Bayou you …

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4

15.4 km

Spectacular View of the Reservoir

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Good view of Barker Reservoir - a popular spot for bikers and runners/walkers.

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17.0 km

View of Barker Lake

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Good bike & jogger path with a great view of Barker Lake. Very popular so go easy on the speed!

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20.1 km

Barker Dam viewpoint

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Good bike & jogger path with a great view of Barker Lake. Very popular, so go easy on the speed!

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27.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

898 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

12.6 km

334 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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