The main impetus for taking the step to develop this detailed master plan was the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) announcement in July 2018 that it has allocated $295 million to fund drainage improvements to the Clear Creek Watershed. The improvements would include widening of Clear Creek from Dixie Farm to SH 288 and the creation of in-line detention areas
along the creek.

As the USACE, in partnership with Harris County Flood Control, began engineering design on the widening and detention areas from Dixie Farm Road to SH 288, the Clear Creek Trail Master Plan (CCTMP) outlined appropriate locations for trails and related amenities, so they may either be incorporated into USACE’s design or have space reserved for such improvements from SH 288 to Dixie Farm Road.

Taking advantage of the work already being completed by the USACE will allow for the coordination of the grading, ROW acquisition and an environmental study to significantly reduce the monetary requirements on future trail/mobility projects within the corridor.

FM521 to SH 288

5.3 miles

Segment One begins at FM 521 and extends just past SH 288. This segment takes users through three parks and crosses the creek with a pedestrian bridge between Kirby Drive and SH 288. The trail will cross under SH 288 and make an additional connection to Shadow Creek and its trail system. The vision for Segment One is to provide a wide, generous hike and bike trail separate for the hustle and bustle of the roadside sidewalks through natural settings connecting parks and activity zones.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
• Connects the Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch to the Clear Creek Trail
• Connects to Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Park
• Adds trailheads at entrances into Shadow Creek Nature Park, the Sports Complex at Shadow
Creek Ranch and Lower Kirby District Park
• Connects the north and south sides of Clear Creek via a pedestrian bridge between Kirby Drive
and SH 288
• Connects under major freeway (SH 288)
• Connection to Shadow Creek Ranch subdivision and its 22 miles of trails
• Connection to future library

SEGMENT STATS
• Existing or in construction trail length: 4.2 miles
• Planned trail extension: 1.1 miles
• Trailheads: 3
• Pedestrian bridges: 1
• Underbridge crossings: 2

SH288 to STONE ROAD 

4.3 miles

OVERVIEW
Segment Two runs from SH 288 to Stone Road, and makes key connections to Tom Bass Regional Park as well as Christia Adair Park and Cullen Mixed-Use Trail. These key connections expand access to regional amenities, further reducing vehicular traffic. The vision for this segment is to provide a connection to nature and the Harris County Precinct 1 regional parks of Tom Bass and Adair Parks. The immediate beneficiaries will be the residents of The Lakes at Country Place and Lake Park.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
• Connection to Tom Bass Regional Park
• Connection to Christia Adair Park
• Adds trailheads at both Tom Bass Regional Park and Christia Adair Park with adjacent parking
• Bridge will allow connections to McHard Road and The Lakes at Country Place as well as South down
• The trail will connect with Lake Park near Cullen Blvd

SEGMENT STATS
• Existing or in construction trail length: .6 miles
• Planned trail extension: 3.5 miles
• Trailheads: 2
• Pedestrian bridges: 1
• Underbridge crossings: 1

STONE to MYKAWA ROAD

3.0 miles

OVERVIEW
Segment Three begins at Stone Road and extends to Mykawa Road. The connection under Mykawa Road and the railroad trestle will require coordination with the railroad. This is a key segment to the success of the trail system. The connection under Mykawa and the railroad trestle is a key crossing. Currently the USACE indicates that these two bridges will be reconstructed to make this connection much easier. Much of the trail in this area will be utilizing USACE ROW and other partners land. The vision for this segment is one of proximity to the creek and its natural flora and fauna.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
• Future road connections will allow for trail connections (i.e. Cottingham/MLK Road and Reid Boulevard)
• A challenging underbridge crossing at Mykawa Road and the railroad bridge
• The biggest beneficiary of this segment will be the City of Brookside Village with its proximity to the trail, even though it will reside on the north side of the creek

SEGMENT STATS
• Existing or in construction trail length: 0 miles
• Planned trail extension: 3 miles
• Trailheads: 1
• Pedestrian bridges: 0
• Underbridge crossings: 0
• Parking lot: 1

MYKAWA ROAD to BARRY ROSE ROAD

3.6 miles

OVERVIEW
Segment Four begins at Mykawa Road and extends to Pearland Parkway, then turns south and ends between Barry Rose Road and Province Village Drive. This segment makes connections to the University of Houston Clear Lake Pearland Campus, El Franco Lee Park and the mixed-use path along reconstructed Mykawa Road. The intent to make connections with this segment is deliberate.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
• Connection to University of Houston Clear Lake Pearland Campus
• Connection to El Franco Lee Park
• Addition of a trailhead and new parking connecting the north and south sides of the creek via pedestrian bridges near Pearland Parkway
• Connection to mixed-use path from reconstructed Mykawa Rd
• This segment will provide connections to several neighborhoods in the area: Clear Creek Estates, Twin Creek Woods, The Lakes at Highland Glen, Enclave at Highland Glen, The Preserve at Highland Glen and Riverstone Ranch

SEGMENT STATS
• Existing or in construction trail length: 1.8 miles
• Planned trail extension: 1.8 miles
• Trailheads: 2
• Pedestrian bridges: 3
• Underbridge crossings: 3
• Parking lot: 1

PEARLAND PARKWAY to DIXIE FARM ROAD

5.0 miles

OVERVIEW
Segment Five begins at Pearland Parkway between Hughes Road and Province Village Drive and extends to Dixie Farm Road. This segment makes connections to Dixie Farm Road Park and the South Belt Hike and Bike Trail. This segment allows for access to the trail by many neighborhoods and will be located for the majority of the trail along the maintenance berm of the USACE ROW.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
• Connection to Dixie Farm Road Park
• Connection to the Harris County Precinct 1 South Belt Hike & Bike Trail
• Connection to Mary’s Creek Trail
• Connection to Dixie Farm Road Mixed-Use Trail
• Connection to Independence Park
• Connection to Country Club and existing neighborhood Trailhead
• Connections to Yost/Scarsdale, Beamer, and Broadway
• This Segment will allow for the following neighborhoods to have access to the trail: Green Tee, Villa Verde, Bellavita, Winding Creek Estates, Sleepy Hollow and La Paloma.

SEGMENT STATS
• Existing or in construction trail length: 1.7 miles
• Planned trail extension: 3.3 miles
• Trailheads: 4
• Pedestrian bridges: 1