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Discover the Westchase District Trail System:
Explore the scenic and versatile Westchase District trail system, a 5-mile network perfect for joggers, cyclists, dog walkers, and pedestrians. Open daily from dawn to dusk, these trails offer a safe and enjoyable way to connect with nature and your community while staying active.
Trail Highlights
- Powerline Trail: Start at Westheimer, just east of Houston Community College’s Hayes Road campus. This 0.6-mile trail runs through the powerline corridor, connecting to Richmond via a mid-block crossing at Meadowglen.
- Library Loop Trail: Access this 1.35-mile trail near the Robinson-Westchase Library (3223 Wilcrest Dr.) and enjoy its butterfly garden, free exercise equipment, and vibrant murals by local artists. Parking is available at the library and West Houston Assistance Ministries (10501 Meadowglen).
- Brays Bayou Connector Trail: Running 1.92 miles south from Richmond Avenue to Bellaire Boulevard, this off-street trail includes underpasses at Westpark Drive, Westpark Tollway, Harwin, and Bellaire. It connects seamlessly to Art Storey Park and has a bridge that will connect you to the Brays Bayou Greenway.
Unique Features
- Exercise Stations: Stay fit with workout equipment along the Library Loop Trail (north side near Rogerdale) and Brays Bayou Connector Trail (south of Harwin).
- Amenities: Informational spikes highlight local history and ecology, while emergency phones and a self-help bike repair station ensure a safe experience.
Whether you’re looking for a scenic jog, a bike ride, or a leisurely walk, the Westchase District trails provide an unmatched outdoor experience.
Use the interactive map below to explore Westchase District trails and their connectivity to other Houston trails.
Westchase District Trail System Amenities:
Camden Park Access
The library loop trail connects seamlessly into Camden Park via paved trail and a beautiful steel bridge.
Click here to find the bridge on Google Maps.
Water Habitat
Located at the beginning of Library Loop Trail on Wilcrest Drive, next to Camden Park, the habitat is home to dozens of turtles, fish and other aquatic life.
Click here to find the water habitat on Google Maps.
Trailside Park
Trailside Park features a picnic table, water fountain (with pup cup), fixed seating area and a ZipKrooz, a playground zip line that allows children to safely and smoothly glide back and forth along a 30-foot track. The park is located just north of Richmond Avenue along Westchase District’s HCC Campus Trail, which also connects to Library Loop Trail (perfect for joggers and dog walkers).
Click here to find Trailside Park on Google Maps.
Butterfly Garden
Immediately adjacent to the exercise station on the Library Loop Trail, Westchase District has cultivated a butterfly garden brimming with flowers and plants that create a habitat where butterflies can lay their eggs and feed.
Click here to find the Butterfly Garden on Google Maps.
Exercise Stations
A four-piece exercise station is installed on the north side of the Library Loop Trail, about a quarter-mile from the eastern trail entrance on Rogerdale. A second exercise station is located on the Brays Bayou Connector trail just south of Harwin.
Click here to find the Library Loop exercise station on Google Maps.
Click here to find the Brays Bayou Connector Trail exercise station on Google Maps.
Art
You can find public art from local artists throughout the Westchase District Trail System. See all the public art locations in Westchase District here.
Trail Trivia
Along the trails, you’ll find informational spikes that detail the history and ecology of the area.
Connection to Brays Bayou Greenway
At the end of the Brays Bayou Connector Trail, take the connecting bridge and travel the Brays Bayou Greenway.
Click here to find the Brays Bayou Greenway connection bridge on Google Maps.