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Southbelt Hike & Bike Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 304 Google reviews · Running trail in Houston, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Southbelt Hike & Bike Trail's 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 known for its paved 6-mi. hiking trail that's good for kids, plus Dixie Farm, and restrooms.
What runners say about Southbelt Hike & Bike Trail
“Too bad it's not that well maintained- there was empty plastic bags and poop on the sidewalk.”
“It's kinda creepy riding in the dark with all those wooded areas but beautiful in the daylight”
“Its a great place to walk, run or ride a bike.”
Key things to note for this trail / park. This has been a very enjoyable location for both on and off road trail riding and overall versatile park! 1. It is for the most part very well kept and neat especially on the paved portion but also on the main wooded trail with the exception of after a decent rain when the…
Really nice parks at both ends of the trail and in the middle too. Childrens play area at the south end, volley ball/ softball in the middle (Sagegate Street ), exercise apparatus on the north (Hall Road). 2.5 miles overall. Photo storm damage .
A 3 mile stretch...superb for getting mileage. Beautiful natural wildlife along the way
Bring water because this is basically 6.25 miles of full sun. Trail is asphalt and has large, deep cracks in places, so be careful. Keep in mind though that it is a great, free resource. Grass along the trail was well maintained. Plenty of free parking at various playgrounds along the trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Took my mountain bike out and road the trail, it's completely paved but a good ride, if your not looking for off road.”
“It's kinda creepy riding in the dark with all those wooded areas but beautiful in the daylight”
“Each park has some sort of restroom (some portable some permanent).”
“It's kinda creepy riding in the dark with all those wooded areas but beautiful in the daylight”
“No lights along the path, not sure if surrounding lights reach the path.”
“Plenty of free parking at various playgrounds along the trail.”
Plan your run at Southbelt Hike & Bike Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitewanderlog.com
- Phone+1 662-671-9222
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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