City Walk The Hunt For Blue April ~6.2 miles

Today's walk will take us to **Willow Water Hole**, a large, **flood control structure** and walking area. Beginning at the church, we will see the mouldering remains of **Westbury Square**, the newest, **coolest thing in 1974**. Time has not been kind to Westbury Square. Next, a short neighborhood walk and then the lakes and greenspaces of the Willow Water Hole structures which are intended to keep the flood waters at bay. That is one to watch for. Willow Water Hole is also a good place to catch that seasonal elusive Bluebonnet! Now it will be at the end of the peak bloom season but hopefully we will see some nice patches. So come on out for a nice spring walk and hunt for that bluebonnet field. Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. The heat in Texas is always a concern so **let someone know if you are having a hard time**. For more information about hiking check out this very useful hiking website: [https://www.hatsandmore.org/](https://www.hatsandmore.org/) Our organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness needed to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends. COVID PRECAUTIONS: Bring and wear a mask when not hiking and follow the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID. Gathering Place: # Westbury United Methodist Church 5200 Willowbend Blvd, Houston, TX 77096 [Directions to Gathering place](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zdTczSjQNbbtnKnq5) Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help. **The Hike**: The trail is entirely paved and is popular with bikes so we have to be mindful of other traffic. Trail is very **sunny**. Weather Forecast: [Weather at Willow Water Hole](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.6447&lon=-95.5045&unit=0&lg=english&FcstType=graphical) Hike map is in the photos. **Optional After Hike Event:** Watershed - Central European Restauran