Outer Loop

Name: Outer Loop
Rating: 3.0

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Trail

1.8 mile 2.9 kilometer point to point
100% Runnable
Easy

Elevation

Ascent: 18' 5 m
Descent: -18' -6 m
High: 58' 18 m
Low: 47' 14 m

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Avg Grade: 0% (0°)
Max Grade: 1% (1°)

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A turtle enjoys the sunshine along the Inner Loop.

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“A two-mile long gravel path that passes a variety of beautiful features right in Houston.”

— Karl W

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Features Birding · Lake

Runner Notes

You are not supposed to run in the Arboretum. Trails are designed for hiking only.

Description

Outer Loop is a descriptive name of how this trail features in the Houston Arboretum. However, the trail doesn't quite close the loop - you'd have to take the Alice Brown Loop for a short distance to complete the loop. The entire trail is very wide and solidly made of gravel fill. Thus the trail is completely accessible. There are a number of benches along the trail as well. The trail has a nice mix of shade and sun, as well as forested regions, a few meadows, and ponds.