San Antonio is Surprisingly diverse hiking trails, Hike right in the middle of the city or far off in the woods. There are Age-old medieval castles, spooky bat caves, abandoned towers etc. In this slideshow, you can check out the list to hike in San Antonio.

1. Hiking in San
Antonio: Top 7
Trails Everyone
Should
Experience

2. What’s It Like To Hike In San Antonio?
❖ Surprisingly diverse
hiking trails
❖ Hike right in the
middle of the city or far
off in the woods
❖ Age-old medieval
castles, spooky bat caves,
abandoned towers
❖ Welcomes hikers of
all levels

3. 1. San Antonio Riverwalk
❖ San Antonio’s Most family-friendly trail
❖ 15-mile long - runs along “Paseo del Rio"
❖ Not a typical nature hike – Awesome for sightseeing San
Antonio
❖ Very diverse stretches
❖ Entertainment, history, culture
❖ Patio restaurants, Parades, Street Performances, Events
❖ Thanksgiving to January - beautifully lit up
❖ Mission Reach - 250-year-old historic Catholic missions area
❖ Museum Reach - San Antonio Zoo, the Witte Museum, the
Art Museum

4. 2. Rio Medina Trail
❖ “Not like the river downtown!”
❖ Pure nature bliss
❖ Running, scenic strolls, biking, hiking
❖ Scattered historical sites
❖ Charming natural diversity - Wild
Boar, Bald Eagles, Armadillos, Deer
❖ Shady Cottonwood & Cypress
❖ Camping
❖ Somerset pool
❖ Location: Medina River Natural Area
❖ Difficulty: Easy
❖ Elevation gain: 459.3 feet
❖ Distance: 12.6 miles round trip

5. 3. Bandera Creek Trail
❖ Breathtaking hilltop views
❖ Limestone hills provide epic views
❖ Gorgeous in November with foliage
changing hues
❖ Several uphill & downhill stretches
❖ Multi-use trail - Walking, horse
riding, mountain biking
❖ No drinking water
❖ Distance: 6.4 miles
❖ Difficulty: Moderate

6. 4. Tower Loop Trail
❖ The perfect blend of terrific views
& easy hiking
❖ Main Attraction: An abandoned
hilltop medieval-style stone tower
❖ Adds a spooky vibes to the trail
❖ Distance: 1.1 miles
❖ Starting Point: Comanche
Lookout Park
❖ Difficulty:
▪ Multiple terrain types
▪ Overall easy
▪ The last stretch to the
tower gets a little steep

7. 5. Lost Maples State Natural Area
❖ Towering maple trees &
spectacular rock formations
❖ Two trails - East Loop &
West Loop
❖ Large canyons & still
lakes
❖ Wildflowers & chirpy
birds - Green Kingfisher
❖ Ample rocky stretches
❖ Perfect for seasoned
hikers
❖ Location: Lost Maples
State Natural Area
❖ Difficulty: Moderate
❖ Distance: 4 to 7 miles
❖ Elevation gain: 400 feet

8. 6. Crystal Cave Trail
❖ Popular among all level hikers
❖ Calm Frio River – swimming,
cooling off, paddleboarding & inner-
tubing
❖ Crown jewel –Crystal Cave
▪ 30-foot wide
▪ Moist and cool
▪ Perfect for spotting spooky
bats
❖ Painted Rock Overlook
▪ Mesmerizing sunset
▪ Spectacular view of Old Baldy
❖ Location: Garner State Park
❖ Difficulty: Moderate
❖ Distance: Just over a mile
❖ Elevation gain: 403.5 feet.

9. 7. Flat Rock Ranch Mountain Biking Trails Loop
❖ The most extreme trail in San Antonio
❖ The best close-to-nature experiences in
San Antonio
❖ Not flat at all!
❖ Filled with jumps, rocky slopes, and
steep downhills
❖ Only for serious mountain bikers &
organized running events
❖ Open only from January to October
❖ Overnight Camping & Comfort Pizza
and beer night
❖ Distance: 25.8 miles long
❖ Elevation gain: 2135.83 feet
❖ Difficulty: Expert

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