Spring Branch, Texas

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  • San Marcos, Texas

    Spring Lake Wetlands

    5.0
    0.65 mi / 39 ft gain
    The Spring Lake Wetland Walk is a 0.7 mile loop hike located in The Meadows Center for Water and Environment. It's a great walk with a self-guided tour purposed for learning about the surrounding nature, wildlife, and invasive species. This area is not particularly great for exercising or anythin...
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  • San Marcos, Texas

    Hike the Spring Lake Preserve Loop

    4.31 mi / 380 ft gain
    The Spring Lake Preserve Trail is a 4.3 mile loop trail located within the The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment in San Marcos, Texas. The hike offers beautiful and scenic lake views. It's perfect for families and those of all ages. There are a wide variety of nature and wildlife spott...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike the Mud Creek Loop at McAllister Park

    5.0
    1.5 mi / 181 ft gain
    I love McAllister Park. Sure it can get a little stinky after the torrential Texas rains sweep through, but on a clear, dry day you can always find a new and LOVELY trail.  The Mud Creek Loop (or the Green Loop) is a 1.5 mile dirt trail used by hikers and mountain bikers. The trail itself is rela...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike Mc Allister Park Blue Loop Trail

    4.5
    6.7 mi / 236 ft gain
    McAllister Park Blue Loop Trail is a 6.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near San Antonio, TX.
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike Main Loop And Juniper Trail

    4.0
    2.7 mi / 308 ft gain
    Main Loop and Juniper Trail is a 2.7 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Friedrich Park. This park and trail are both highly trafficked and popular for hiking. Portions of the trail are paved, however there are parts that are not and have a dirt/natural path. This trail is pri...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike the Vista Loop at Friedrich Wilderness Park

    3.7
    3 mi / 85 ft gain
    Just north of 1604, off I10 is Friedrich Wilderness Park. This park, within the city limits of San Antonio, has about 10 miles of hiking trails varying from paved and appropriate for all ages and abilities, to challenging uphills and quick drop offs.This is just for pedestrian, so if you have a b...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Main Loop to Restoration Way Trail

    5.63 mi / 958 ft gain
    Main Loop to Restoration Way Trail is a ~5.6 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Friedrich Park. Portions of the trail are paved, however this particular loop is not recommended for those that have mobility limitations because of the more strenuous inclines. This trail is prim...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike Restoration Way Trail Loop

    5.1 mi / 511 ft gain
    The Restoration Way Trail Loop is a 5.1 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within  Friedrich Park. The trail is definitely one of the more challenging trails in the park.  Portions of the trail are paved, however this particular loop is not recommended for those that have mobility l...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike Bosque, Vern Del, Juniper Ridge And Main Trails Loop

    4.0
    2.6 mi / 357 ft gain
    Bosque, Vern Del, Juniper Ridge and Main Trails Loop is a 2.6 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near San Antonio, TX.
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike the Main Loop to Vista Loop to Fern Del Trail

    2.6 mi / 308 ft gain
    The Main Loop to Vista Loop to Fern Del Trail is a 2.4 mile loop trail located in Northwest San Antonio within Friedrich Park. Portions of the trail are paved, however this particular loop is not recommended for those that have mobility limitations because of the more strenuous inclines. This tr...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Walker Ranch Loop Trail

    5.0
    0.6 mi / 13 ft gain
    The Walker Ranch Loop Trail is a 1.63-mile paved path nestled within the Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park in San Antonio, Texas. This trail offers a serene environment for walking, jogging, and cycling, winding through lush landscapes and connecting to the broader Salado Creek Greenway syste...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Hike Geology Loop

    5.0
    1.5 mi / 26 ft gain
    Geology Loop is a 1.49 mile loop hike that takes you past scenic views located near San Antonio, TX.
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Water Loop

    5.0
    1.54 mi / 151 ft gain
    The Water Loop Trail is a 1-mile pathway located within Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio, Texas. This trail offers visitors a serene environment to explore the park’s natural beauty. Trail Features The trail’s surface alternates between decomposed granite and concrete paving, making it acc...
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  • Johnson City, Texas

    Hike Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge And South Loop Equestrian Trail

    6.6 mi / 374 ft gain
    The Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge and South Loop Equestrian Trail is a 6.6 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate, with few incl...
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  • Johnson City, Texas

    Hike Juniper Spring Via Wolf Mountain And Juniper Ridge

    8.4 mi / 462 ft gain
    Juniper Spring via Wolf Mountain and Juniper Ridge is a 8.4 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. This trail is moderately trafficked. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively ...
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  • Johnson City, Texas

    Hike Wolf Mountain And Juniper Ridge Trail Loop

    5.0
    11.2 mi / 472 ft gain
    Wolf Mountain and Juniper Ridge Trail Loop is a 11.2 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate and well maintained. There is littl...
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