Energy Corridor · Running route
Terry Hershey Park Running Route
- Distance
- 3.7 mi
- Route
- Quail Trail · Eldridge to Wilcrest
- Area
- Energy Corridor
Run it, send your Strava link, unlock the medal — free.
Terry Hershey Park follows Buffalo Bayou through west Houston with more than 11 miles of trails. The Park Mile route is the shady Quail Trail from Eldridge Parkway to Wilcrest Drive — about 3.7 miles with gentle hills along the bayou.
The route
- Distance: about 3.7 miles from Eldridge to Wilcrest (one way).
- Terrain: paved, shaded path with small rolling hills.
- Getting back: run it back for about 7.4 miles.
Tips
- Popular with cyclists and families — keep right.
- Plenty of shade makes it a good summer option.
- Connects to the neighboring parks of the Energy Corridor if you want more.
How to unlock the Terry Hershey Park medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Terry Hershey Park medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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