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Houston has multiple walking and biking trails located throughout the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas. (Courtesy Buffalo Bayou Partnership)

Heights | River Oaks | Montrose

10 popular Houston hotspots for hiking and biking in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas

By Roo Moody

From bayou-side promenades to wooded preserves, here are some of Houston’s most popular destinations for outdoor activities.

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The Premier Lung and Sleep Institute team provides specialized sleep care for all their patients (Courtesy Dr. Singh/Premier Lung and Sleep Institute)

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Early voting begins Feb. 17 for March 3 primary races in Texas, including several county and state contests. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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THC products sit on the shelves of a Cy-Fair CBD American Shaman store, which sells CBD and THC products, in December. (Community Impact staff)

Published 5:39 PM | Jan 13, 2026 CST

Texas proposes 10,000% fee increase for hemp-derived THC retailers

West University Place City Council unanimously approved amending the existing design agreement with contractors that involves installing a new stormwater pipeline on the city's west side to address flood relief efforts. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)

Published 5:30 PM | Jan 13, 2026 CST

Additional $337K storm water modeling approved for West U’s westside drainage project

The board discussed possible reasons for voter opposition, including mistrust of the board, concerns over the use of funds and the bundling of multiple propositions together. (Courtesy Friendswood ISD)

Published 5:18 PM | Jan 13, 2026 CST

Friendswood ISD considers potential bond election for May

During neurofeedback sessions, the brain is retrained using a combination of visual and sound cues. (Courtesy Neurofeedback of Cypress)

Published 5:05 PM | Jan 13, 2026 CST

Neurofeedback offering new insights into mental health treatments

Fourteen seats across the Katy area will be determined during the May 2 election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 4:59 PM | Jan 13, 2026 CST

Filing period for 14 Katy-area seats begins Jan. 14 for May election

Magnolia ISD school board met Jan.12 to plan for the estimated student population growth expected over the next 5 years. (Cole Gee/Community Impact)

Published 4:58 PM | Jan 13, 2026 CST

Magnolia ISD discuss plans for future growth, accommodations for overcrowding

Jersey Village City Council meets monthly in the Civic Center Auditorium at 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village. (Sarah Brager/Community Impact)

Published 4:54 PM | Jan 13, 2026 CST

Jersey Village City Council authorizes contracts for $7M lift station rehabilitation

Harris County ESD 11 now has a dozen mobile health care stations in its coverage area with the two additions. (Courtesy HCESD 11)

Published 4:49 PM | Jan 13, 2026 CST

Harris County ESD 11 adds additional 24-hour stations in Spring

Ted Poe speaking at the center's ribbon cutting event on Jan. 13.

Published 4:20 PM | Jan 13, 2026 CST

Judge Ted Poe Community Center opens in Atascocita

Published 4:14 PM | Jan 13, 2026 CST

Precision Restoration of Texas opens new Spring location