New to the area, need help with ideas for outdoor activities!

Hello all,

It's looking like I will be moving to Houston for school this Summer, and will be staying for 4 years. Having been born and raised in Colorado, as well as completing my undergrad there, most of my identity is wrapped up in outdoor activities. Hiking, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, etc. Name it and I've probably done it. With this move coming up, I am starting to look for ways to stay involved in my passions despite the obvious geographic limitations. Are there any good hiking areas around Houston? What about "mountain" biking? Or if not trail riding, what does road biking look like here? What is the best climbing gym in town (bonus points if it's close to the med center, which is where I'll be living). Also, how is Galveston for surfing? That is something I'd love to try my hand at as well. Basically I'm just looking for any useful tidbits for anything outdoors-related.

In addition to tips on different outdoor activities, does anybody know where I might look for other outdoor-minded people? I'm thinking climbing gyms would be a good bet, but other suggestions would be helpful as well. Cycling clubs, hiking groups, I'm open to anything.

Thanks in advance 🙂