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Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 750 Google reviews · Running trail in Houston, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Terry Hershey Park 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.

PavedShadedScenicHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Biking and pedestrian-friendly trail network featuring a playground (for kids) and a water fountain.

What runners say about Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (750 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“multiple playgrounds and well maintained”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“It's always a pleasure to come out here and see how beautiful the park is”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Like to of shaded section along the paths.”

One of my favorite parks locally. Plenty of parking off beltway 8 and Highway 6. Like to of shaded section along the paths. The paved/cemented trails are shared by cyclists and runners/walker, while the dirt paths are primarily for walkers. A few water fountains which my pups use regularly for a water break.

★★★★★ — Run , Aug 2022

I love this park! Nice and smooth path for my feet! Brought my longboard 🛹 with me and I enjoyed the road! Definitely a good place for getting exercise by walking, riding and running! Highly recommended and come and walk! :) Cheers

★★★★★ — Mr. , Feb 2022

Very pretty and clean. Unfortunately some of the cyclists are pretty close to running you over but the majority call their direction. The actual trail is beautiful and long.

★★★★★ — Marialexandraa , Mar 2020

My go to hike and bike trail. Not so crowded like memorial is and offers just as Good. If not better scenery. Since the bayou runs right along the trail, it can be really cool... But it can also be really humid. Elevation changes means you can get a nice workout in.

★★★★★ — Nghia , Mar 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“It's always a pleasure to come out here and see how beautiful the park is”

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🚰 Water fountains 5 mentions

“Bathroom with running water, drinking water fountain for humans and dogs.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“The paved/cemented trails are shared by cyclists and runners/walker, while the dirt paths are primarily for walkers.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Like to of shaded section along the paths.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“It reminded me a little bit of Austin and San Antonio with the small hills.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Plenty of parking off beltway 8 and Highway 6.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Bathroom with running water, drinking water fountain for humans and dogs.”

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Plan your run at Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 281-353-8100

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail

15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.