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Brook Forest/ Middlebrook Walking Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Houston, Texas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Brook Forest/ Middlebrook Walking Trails' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park featuring picnic tables and kid-friendly hikes, as well as turtles.
What runners say about Brook Forest/ Middlebrook Walking Trails
“I would like to see the gazebo near the small Middlebrook bridge rebuilt, but it's mostly well maintained.”
“This day in the winter, was quiet and easy going during a short spell of below freezing cold front.”
Brook Forest/ Middlebrook Walking Trails … along a small creek or bayou. It’s a narrow trail bordered by towering pine trees in some spots. Pretty area. You can add some up & down elevation by taking the crossover paths and going under the bridges.
Very calm and natural walking trial. Our kids love to watch turtles, little fish, ducks etc., clean air to breath. But NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS, so hold your P., cleaning is good so far. Concrete pavments need to be fixed. BEWARE OF UNEVEN CONCRET PAVMENTS.
My best alternate place to nature walk on good concrete pathway, after the completed and expanded phase project on both sides of El Dorado in Clear Lake. The bonus about this location, is there’s not that much foot and bike traffic here on a winter’s day, compared to the great phase project addition for the residents…
Great trail. Wish people who jog would give warning "passing on the left..." while passing. Have jumped with fear quite a few times by most who don't give this common courtesy
Trail conditions & character
“This day in the winter, was quiet and easy going during a short spell of below freezing cold front.”
“You can add some up & down elevation by taking the crossover paths and going under the bridges.”
“My best alternate place to nature walk on good concrete pathway, after the completed and expanded phase project on both sides of El Dorado in Clear Lake.”
Plan your run at Brook Forest/ Middlebrook Walking Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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