Our favorite San Antonio trails

San Antonio is home for more than 150 miles of city-wide trails that show off the area’s distinct Texas Hill Country views. These serve as inspiration for Ben & Annie’s Trees For Tomorrow where we hope to give back to the community by replanting and replacing the trees disrupted by local residential developments.

In appreciation of these iconic trails, the Ben & Annie’s team put together the following list of our favorite San Antonio trails that residents and visitors should explore this summer.

Greenway Trails

The Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System spans approximately 80 miles of multi-use trails, connecting San Antonio waterways like Salado Creek, Leon Creek, Medina River, Westside Creeks and Tributary Creeks. The trails are named for the former mayor who dreamed of building a “ring” of hiking and biking trails around San Antonio. It is now accessible from more than 50 major trailheads and neighborhood connections throughout the city.

A comprehensive Greenway map is available from the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department as well as individual guides to each of the major segments that are divided by the waterways.

McAllister Park

Located between Jones Maltsberger and Wetmore Roads, McAllister Park covers 976 acres on the north side of San Antonio. This park was also named for a former mayor, Walter W. McAllister, and includes three trails ranging from just less than half a mile on to six miles. Trails here are a mix of asphalt and unpaved, natural paths to fit visitors at every activity level. Additional amenities in McAllister Park include a 2 1/2 acre dog park, multipurpose field, playgrounds, and public art displays.

Comanche Lookout Park

Comanche Lookout Park includes the fourth-highest point in Bexar County with an elevation of 1,340 feet. It rises above the Gulf Coastal Plain and Edwards Plateau offering a unique view of the city with access to the nearby Cibolo Creek. There are more than 4 1/2 miles of trails here winding around picnic tables and playgrounds. Trails are a mix of asphalt, pubmill and natural surfaces.

Apache Creek Park

Nearly 3 1/2 miles of unpaved, natural trails are available at Apache Creek Park which run from Elmendorf Lake to San Pedro Creek. This is part of the larger Westside Creeks Linear Creekway Trails restoration project. In addition to the trails, Apache Creek Park also offers wildlife viewing areas, a basketball court, a multipurpose field and picnic tables with grills for outdoor entertaining.

For more information about the conservation and restoration efforts of Ben & Annie’s Trees for Tomorrow, visit Our Mission. If you have more questions or want to get involved in the work around San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country call (833) 873-3877 or email info@benannietrees.org.