Year Round Event - Historic Huntsville

AREA DESCRIPTION:  Huntsville, home of Sam Houston (his statue is the world's tallest of an American Hero at 67 feet tall on a 10 foot sunset granite base) and named for a town in Alabama, offers visitors an array of discoveries - history, nature, prominent state institutions, antiques - all mixed with hometown hospitality. The small-town, historic flair of Huntsville brings new meaning to "Texas Charm". There's truly something for everyone in Huntsville!

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:   The 10 kilometer (6.2 miles) trail (rating = 1+) includes historical sites such as Sam Houston Memorial Park and Museum, Walls Unit - Department of Criminal Justice, and Gibbs Powell Museum.  The trail is mostly along city sidewalks and paved streets; however, some curbs and hills may be difficult for wheelchairs and strollers.  A 5 kilometer option is available.    

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:  A to Z = "H";  MUSEUMS [Sam Houston Memorial Park and Museum, Gibbs Powell Museum];   CEMETERY STROLLS [Oakwood Cemetery]; COURTHOUSES IN THE USA [Walker County]; NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE; AUTHORS AND LITERARY LANDMARKS

SANCTIONED:  By the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).  Participants in this event may receive credit toward IVV awards.

LOCATION:  Museum Store in the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex, next to the Steamboat House.  1400 19th Street, Huntsville, TX  77340.  Telephone:  936-294-1832   Mapquest

DIRECTIONS:  From Dallas:  Take I-45 South to Exit 116, turn left onto TX-30/US-190 East (11th ST); cross over I-45 overpass, turn right on TX-75 (Sam Houston Ave). Continue South to 19th ST. Turn right and find parking near the Steamboat House, on the right.  Ask for the Walk Box at the front desk of the Museum Store.

From Houston:  Take I-45 North to Exit 116, turn right onto 11th ST.  Turn right on TX-75 (Sam Houston Ave).  Continue South to 19th ST.  Turn right and find parking near the Steamboat House, on the right. Ask for the Walk Box at the front desk of the Museum Store.

START/FINISH TIMES:  Start anytime during Center hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm Tuesday-Saturday; 12pm - 4:30pm Sunday. Closed Monday and holidays.

CREDIT:  Each walk can be done as many times as you like for event and kilometer credits.  $3.00 must be paid for each event credit, one per day.  $3.00 must be paid each time the course is walked for distance credit except that a trail may be walked twice on the same day for one fee.  A single $3.00 can be paid on a daily basis for a single event and distance credit.

AWARD:  "A" award is available.

REFRESHMENTS:  Restrooms and water are available at the Start/Finish.  Food and beverages are available for purchase at various businesses along the route.  Water should be carried with you.

REGISTRATION/FEE:  There is no pre-registration.  The Start/Finish functions will be self-service, on the honor system.  The fee to enter the State Historic Site is $1.00 per person.  The walk fees are: Award & IVV credit - $7.00; IVV credit and non-IVV participant - $3.00.  Non-credit children under 12 are free.  All participants must carry a completed Start Card and return it when finished.

ELIGIBILITY:  These events are open to the public and all ages are welcome. Family participation is encouraged but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.  Pets are NOT allowed inside any museums or businesses.

DISCLAIMER:  Neither Houston Happy Hikers nor the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex are liable for accidents, theft and/or damage.  Every reasonalbe effort has been made to make this a safe and enjoyable event.  We ask everyone's cooperation in making this event safe, enjoyable and memorable.

INFORMATION: 

CONTACT:     Charlene Foerster, 936-295-7058

                    hhhyre -at- houstonhappyhikers -dot- com 

MUSEUM:      http://www.samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com/

HUNTSVILLE:     www.huntsvilletexas.com

CAMPING:     Huntsville State Park, 936-295-5644

                    www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/huntsville

LODGING:    Comfort Inn                    936-438-8400
                    Econo Lodge                   936-295-6401
                    Holiday Inn Express         936-293-8800
                    LaQuinta Inns                 800-295-6454
                    Motel 6                           936-291-6927
                    Super 8 Motel                  936-730-888

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This page was last updated on 05/30/2023.

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