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University of Houston-Clear Lake nature trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Houston, Texas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from University of Houston-Clear Lake nature 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.
What runners say about University of Houston-Clear Lake nature trail
Two short trails. Muddy if rain & full of mosquitos 🦟 & spiders 🕷️. Be prepared with proper clothing & repellent.
Very nice trails. One is only a 1/2 mile long and the other is 1/3. But it’s very peaceful out here in the middle of the city
Not much of a walker or jogger I rode my bike but it a gravel trail so not great for bikes
Trail conditions & character
“A bit muddy but the past few days had been pretty humid and foggy”
Plan your run at University of Houston-Clear Lake nature trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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