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Newcastle St

Houston, TX • Harris • 2.1 mi • Not a Loop

Trail route with low shade; avoid midday in summer.

Distance
2.1 mi
Heat:MediumShade:LowCrowd:Low
Best entry:Russ Pitman Park
Avoid midday in summer.

Map

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Dog Policy

Dog policy available

Dog policy details below.

Dogs
Unknown
Leash
Unknown
Off-leash
Unknown

Trailheads

Primary trailhead

Russ Pitman Park

7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401, USA

Primary🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Distance not measured🅿 Unknown capacity4.7 (331)

Other access points

Trailhead #3
Russ Pitman Park

7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401, USA

🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Distance not measured🅿 Unknown capacity4.7 (331)
Trailhead #2
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Distance not measured🅿 Unknown capacity

Dog Fit

By Dog Type

How this trail suits different kinds of dogs

Small Dog
Toy & small breeds
70%
Good fit
Manageable length
Smooth, easy on paws
Warm; bring extra water
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
70%
Good fit
Comfortable distance
Smooth surface — easy going
Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
100%
Great fit
Usually quiet — fewer encounters
Sensitive Dog
Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs
73%
Good fit
Paw-friendly surface
Warm — check ground temp
Quiet — less stressful
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
72%
Good fit
Ideal starter length (1–2.5 mi)
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
48%
Caution
1 water access point
Trail Width
Narrow
NARROWWIDE

Close passes likely — keep your dog close on leash.

Numbers & data
Typical width: ~0 ft

Slope % = rise ÷ run × 100. Typical = median across all segments.

Surface

Surface

What your dog will walk on

Mostly: Unclassified

Surface data is limited, so expect changing conditions.

Smooth / Paw-friendly
Unclassified81%varies
Concrete14%hard
Hard surface (other)2.9%hard
Roughness: Low

What it means: This trail is mostly Unclassified. A notable share is concrete (14%). A significant portion is unclassified, so surfaces may vary. Generally comfortable for most dogs.

Best fordogsrunnerscasual hikes
Full breakdown
Unclassified81%
Concrete14%
Hard surface (other)2.9%
Concrete:plates1.0%
Asphalt0.6%
roughnessRisklow
roughnessRiskScore
roughness (normalized %)

Shade

🌳 Shade

LOW

Low shade coverage

13.1%
Proxy score: 0.0787Last analyzed: 3/9/2026, 8:42:50 AM

Limited natural shade. Expect prolonged sun exposure.

Data breakdown
Tree rows detected0
Medium canopy polygons6
Dense canopy polygons5
Tree nodes analyzed0

Shade score derived from mapped tree density and canopy polygons near trail geometry.

{
  "treeRowCount": 0,
  "mediumPolyCount": 6,
  "strongPolyCount": 5,
  "treeNodeCountUsed": 0
}

Water

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 11%
Swim: Unlikely
Stream • Lake/Pond
Water nearby11%

Water is limited near the trail—bring enough for you and your dog. Swimming spots are unlikely.

Data details\u25BC
Water near score0.1053
Water near percent0.1053
Water types nearbystream, lake_or_pond
Swim likelyfalse

Conditions

Most sections exposed; bring water.
Check details
Low
Possible
Unknown

After Dark

Not recommended after dark
Lighting unknownHours unknownMixed-natural surface0 hazard flags

Lighting coverage is unknown. Access hours are unconfirmed. Lighting confidence is low due to missing samples.

Carry a light and reflective gear for better visibility.

Based on lighting, access hours, and nearby hazards.

Crowd

How busy it tends to feel

Updated: Mar 9, 2026

Usually quiet24/100

Near residential/commercial areas

Busyness24%
Entrances: 0
Parking: 0%
Transit: 0 stops
Urban: 100%
Amenities: 40%
Good for reactive dogs and quiet walks.
Data details
crowdClass (raw)low
crowdProxyScore (raw)0.244
crowdLastComputedAt1773019670439 (Mar 9, 2026)
crowdReasons (raw)Near residential/commercial areas
crowdSignals
{
  "urbanScore": 1,
  "amenityScore": 0.4,
  "busStopCount": 0,
  "parkingScore": 0,
  "entranceCount": 0,
  "entranceScore": 0.068,
  "parkingCapacity": null,
  "bikeParkingCount": 1
}

Swim

Splash potential

Possible swim access1 access point
Swim confidence40%
Access points: 1
Drinking Water: 1

Some access points are mapped, but swimming isn't strongly indicated.

Find a spot
Drinking WaterUnnamedOpen in Maps
Data details
swimLikelyfalse
swimAccessPointsCount1
swimAccessPointsByType
{
  "drinking_water": 1
}
swimAccessPoints
[
  {
    "kind": "drinking_water",
    "name": null,
    "tags": {
      "amenity": "drinking_water"
    },
    "osmId": "node/5832425321",
    "osmType": "node",
    "location": {
      "type": "Point",
      "coordinates": [
        -95.4514326,
        29.698269
      ]
    },
    "distanceToTrailMeters": 13.7,
    "distanceToWaterMeters": null
  }
]

Mud Risk

Footing after rain

Unknown

RiskUnknown
Surface uncertain 100%

Not enough data to estimate mud risk yet. (No data yet)

Check recent conditions from local reviews.

No mud risk data yet.

Data details
mudRisk
mudRiskScore
mudRiskReason
mudRiskKnownSamples
mudRiskReasons
waterNearPercent0.1053
percent (computed)

Planning & Entry

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Amenities on the Trail

What you'll find along the route

Well-equipped for longer walks
🏠

1

Shelters

Covered areas available

🚻

0

Restrooms

None reported

🗑️

0

Waste Bins

Bring waste bags

💧

1

Drinking Water

Water access along trail

Amenities along the route

Nearby facilities around the start, middle, and end of this trail.

Near the start

Mostly parking nearby

🅿️Parking
9
closest: 109 m • very close
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  • Parking area
    109 m • very close
  • Parking area
    121 m • very close
  • Parking area
    124 m • very close
  • Parking area
    148 m • very close
  • Parking area
    158 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    232 m • short walk
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  • Parking area
    234 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    499 m • nearby
  • Parking area
    499 m • nearby

Near the middle

Water nearby

💧Water
1
closest: 145 m • very close
🛖Shelter
1
closest: 90 m • very close
🅿️Parking
5
closest: 204 m • short walk
See details
  • Shelter area
    90 m • very close
  • Water area
    145 m • very close
  • Parking area
    204 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    232 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    252 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    283 m • short walk
Show 1 more
  • Parking area
    365 m • nearby

Near the end

A few amenities nearby

🅿️Parking
7
closest: 140 m • very close
✳️Other
1
closest: 389 m • nearby
See details
  • Parking area
    140 m • very close
  • Parking area
    239 m • short walk
  • Parking area
    373 m • nearby
  • Other area
    389 m • nearby
  • Parking area
    447 m • nearby
  • Parking area
    463 m • nearby
Show 2 more
  • Parking area
    478 m • nearby
  • Parking area
    645 m • nearby

🅿 Parking

Parking availability unknown
Estimated capacity
21 parking locations
No known parking fee

Multiple access points reduce congestion near trailheads.

Technical details
parkingCapacityEstimate
parkingCount21
parkingFeeKnownfalse

Highlights

2 highlights on or near the trail.

Highlights

2 total

Points of interest near the trail (from OpenStreetMap). Distances are from the trail line. Data source: OpenStreetMap

Closest: Henshaw House · 46 m

Henshaw House

Historic · Manor

Close
46 mfrom trail
Open OSM

Teas Nursery Company

Historic · Memorial

Close
54 mfrom trail
Open OSM

Rules & Safety

Dog Emergency

Emergency help nearby

No nearby vets found

No nearby veterinary clinics were found within search radius.