KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
November 3, 2023
By Natalie Cook Clark
Nice weather is here! Check out the parks, go for a walk, jog, or take a bike ride through Katy's awesome hiking and biking trails! Get outside and enjoy family time.
And there is no better time than a Katy ISD school holiday (like today) to get out and explore your community with the kids.
Exploring Your Neighborhood
Cane Island
Enjoy miles of winding trails through one of Katy’s newest subdivisions. Walk, run, or bike, alone or with the family, through the well-cared-for trails throughout Cane Island.
Cinco Ranch
Katy’s Cinco Ranch community features many subdivisions offering peaceful, tree-lined trails. The scenic paths, of varying lengths, loop around lakes and creeks in the neighborhoods. Click here for a link to trails.
Cross Creek Ranch
The hiking and biking trails in Cross Creek Ranch offer miles of paved paths with gently rolling hills. Follow the trails along the lakes, and take breaks on shaded park benches, and enjoy the beautiful landscaping, home to diverse wildlife.
Elyson
Elyson has almost 30 miles of trails that weave through the subdivision. Residents can bike, run or walk on the paths that surround lakes, lead to parks, or the fruit orchards. A new part, Bear Creek Commons has a dog park, outdoor fitness center, and more to explore!
Firethorne
Residents of Firethorne subdivision have a trail inside their neighborhood. Firethorne Lake features a .06 mile walking trail that follows its perimeter, plus a 2-mile track around the Wildlife habitat. Seating is also available along the trail.
Nottingham Country
The mature trees in Nottingham Country provide a rich landscape for the 44-acre Greenbelt Park. Two miles of asphalt trails welcome bikers and joggers, or people on a leisurely stroll taking in the open green space.
Walking, Biking, and Hiking Trails
Bear Creek Park
3535 War Memorial Dr.
281-496-2177
2.01 miles walking trail inside the park
Cullen Park
19008 Saums Rd.
281-578-0693
5 miles of trails throughout the park
Eagle Ranch West Pocket Park
5754 ½ Eagle Sky Blvd.
281-496-2177
4.38 acres with a 0.67-mile walking trail
Fry Road Park
19818 Franz Rd.
281-496-2177
5.3 acres of land with a .24 mile walking trail with access to picnic tables and restrooms
Photo: Diana Garza
George Bush Hike and Bike Trail
16756 Westheimer Pkwy.
281-496-2177
11.36 miles trail
Katy-Harris County Park
24927 Morton Ranch Rd.
281-496-2177
0.75-mile trail
Malcolm E. Beckendorff Family Park
1815 Katyland Dr.
281-496-2177
2.47 acres of land with a 0.46-mile trail that has access to restrooms and picnic tables
Mary Jo Peckham Park
5597 Gardenia Ln.
281-391-4482
A 0.77 mile-trail
Mason Road Park
3418 North Mason Rd.
281-496-2177
1.6 mile-trail on 6 acres of land with access to a gazebo and picnic tables
Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail
2500 Porter Rd.
281-496-2177
2.35 miles trail with access to fishing
Mayde Creek South Hike & Bike Trail
2650 1/2 Greenhouse Road
281-496-2177
1.7-mile trail with access to an exercise area and picnic tables
Paul D. Rushing Park
9114 Katy Hockley Rd.
281-496-2177
2.13-mile trail
Rick Rice Park
Off of Westgreen Blvd., near Kingsland Blvd.
Features two walking trails, a 1-mile trail and a 20-mile trail, connected by a pedestrian bridge
Saums Park
20002 Beechview Ln.
281-496-2177
1 acre of land with a .03-mile walking trail
Sergeant JR Hatch Park
17525 Katy Fwy.
281-496-2177
.08-mile walking trail
Willow Fork Park Trail Loop
Cinco Ranch Blvd. and Hwy. 99
0.9-mile loop trail
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