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Carpenters Bayou Hike & Bike Trail

Type: Trail

Length: 1.60 Miles

Elevation Gain: N/A

Cost: Free

Rating:

(1.00)1

Difficulty: 1star

(1.00)

Solitude:

(1.50)

ADA Accessible: N/A

Bikes Allowed: Yes

Dogs Allowed: Yes

Interpretive Guide: No

Address: Woodforest Blvd at Carpenter's Bayou

City: Houston

County: Harris

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Photos

This is another view of the trail and Carpenters Bayou. (Photo by Blaze)

The trail ends/starts at Woodforest Blvd. (Photo by Blaze)

This is another view of the trail. (Photo by Blaze)

This pedestrian bridge takes you over Carpenters Bayou. (Photo by Blaze)

The trail follows and crosses over Carpenters Bayou. (Photo by Blaze)

This is the sign at the trailhead off Shottery Drive. (Photo by Blaze)

Log Entries

Hike Along Carpenters Bayou
By Blaze on 3/11/2013
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Distance: 3.00 Miles Duration: 1 hour

The Carpenters Bayou Hike & Bike Trail is a gravel trail that starts off Shottery Drive and ends at Woodforest Blvd. It provides a nice view of the bayou and the turtles that live in it. The trail is approximately 1.5 miles each way.

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