Want to hike Houston’s secret trails — but not alone?

You don’t need to know where to go— just a sense of adventure. Turn your weekends into something you actually look forward to — filled with exploring trails, laughter, new friends, and stories worth telling.

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Inside the Loop

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surrounding Houston

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Explore Texas

& Beyond

BCO members having fun. BCO spelled in rocks on the sand.

Life is too short to be stuck at home alone.


Paved sidewalks are packed and boring. Routine is not exciting.

You were meant to be active and social.

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Houston’s better when you're hiking with fresh air and a little adventure.

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Discover what Houston has to offer Outdoors

Ditch the pavement and hike or bike on actual trails in Houston. Pickleball, camping, travel, hiking, biking, SUP, and so much more! Even Travel internationally!

a group of BCO members in the woods posing for picture during their hike.

Make new, active friends & have fun

No more awkward conversations. When you have things in common and you're doing fun things, making new, active friends is easy!

The lighthouse hike in Palo Duro Canyon

Be adventurous trying new activities

Never done it? No worries... you're in the same boat as others who are also learning.

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Who are you hiking with?

Bayou City Outdoors (BCO)

Houston's Original Adults Only Outdoor Adventure Club

Nan Testimonial

How do you bring your active lifestyle to Houston with you? 

Nan moved back to Houston from Washington DC where she had lead a very active lifestyle. She arrived in Houston and found BCO in an internet search. Almost the day day a co-worker told her to look BCO up. As she says; she has never looked back.

From meeting lifelong friends to leading a dream trip kayaking in the San Juan Islands. Nan has found that even in a city that's known exclusively for restaurants, there's a lot of outdoor fun and friends to be found.

Aimee Testimonial

What's an empty-nester to do? 

Aimee & Wayne's last daughter was out of the house and off to University. They suddenly realized that they were doing nothing. It had been all about the kids. They found themselves sitting on the sofa watching tv.

Aimee realized that this wasn't working for them. She says "BCO saved our marriage." They are active in the group, finding new things to do in Houston and have revitalized their life. They started out by trying standup paddleboarding and now are planning a kayak camping trip that was just a pipe dream before BCO.

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We host over 30 events EVERY month! Hiking, pickleball, SUP, wine, bikes, socials and more!