Major hike and bike trail rolls out in bustling Houston neighborhood
Major hike and bike trail rolls out in bustling Houston neighborhood The new trail 2.4-mile trail winds through busy Spring Branch.
Photo courtesy of Spring Branch Management District Runners, cyclists, and hikers, take note: A new urban trail has just been completed, bringing closer a plan to link downtown Houston with the city’s far west side. The new, $1.7 million, 2.4-mile segment in Spring Branch stretches between Blalock Road and Wirt Road, connecting neighborhoods, retail stores, schools, Schwartz Park, and employment centers. Completion of all 10-feet-wide, paved Spring Branch Trail phases are part of the Spring Branch Management District’s 2015-2030 Comprehensive Plan. Once completed, the project will link trails along the east side of the Addicks Reservoir to the White Oak Bayou Greenway on the near northwest side, according to a press release.
Hike and bike trail is major step to linking Downtown Houston, far west side
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The Spring Branch Management District, Houston Parks Board and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department has completed Spring Branch Trail Phase 1.Screengrab courtesy of Spring Branch District
Downtown Houston is one phase closer to being linked to the city s far west side.
The hike-and-bike Spring Branch Trail, which encourages outdoor recreation, exercise and commuting over about 22 miles, has officially been completed.
The $1.7 million, 2.4-mile segment stretches between Blalock Road and Wirt Road along the Centerpoint Energy right-of way north of Hammerly Boulevard and south of Kempwood Drive, connecting neighborhoods, retail stores, schools, Schwartz Park and employment centers, according to its official website.