Salado Creek Greenway - Road and Mountain Bike Trail

The Salado Creek Greenway Trail is a multi-use trail that is a part of the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System in the city of San Antonio. The point-to-point trail, like others in the system, goes through natural landscapes along the city's waterways and forms an off-road loop at the heart of San Antonio with the other popular trail - Leon Creek Greenway.

The two trails connect at Eisenhower Park on the city's north, forming a 50+ mile route.

Before you go:

Drinking water

Restrooms

Fee required

Lift service

Fat bike grooming

Family Friendly

Night riding

E-bikes allowed

Dogs Allowed

Obstacles

Shuttles

Detailed Trail Description

The Salado Creek Greenway Trail is a 25-mile multi-use trail suitable for road and mountain biking. It has two trailheads in Phil Hardberger Park; the Salado outdoor classroom and the Voelcker homestead.

The Salado Creek Greenway Trail has two segments: Jack White Park to Southside Lions Park and Eisenhower Park to John James Park. The Eisenhowe Park to John James Park route is the northern segment and runs for 18 miles. We found it to be the most scenic segment as it winds the Salado creek through a hardwood forest and bluffs.

The Jack White Park to South Side Lions Park route is about 7.5 miles long. It is the southern segment of the trail and continues to wind along the creek. You will encounter various city parks on the route, including; Martin Luther King Park, Pletz Couty Park, Southside Lions Park, and Comanche Park. You will enjoy the multiple amenities and picturesque forest and creek views.

Additional Trail Features

The Salado Creek Greenway Trail has fantastic features that will make your biking trip worthwhile. It has several parks with great amenities. For instance, the Lady Bird Johnson Park on the first segment of the trail has a swimming pool, softball and soccer fields, and a skate park. Further south, you will find a shopping and dining area.

When you need to catch a break, we highly recommend stopping at Robert L. B. Tobin Park. You will see various bird species, and you can relax on the picnic tables and benches.

At John James Park, the end of the trail’s 1^st segment, you will find restrooms and more athletic fields and playgrounds.

Sights of Interest, Landscapes, Views

The northernmost segment of the trail (Eisenhower Park to John James Park routes) has worthwhile attractions. The highlights are Voelcker farmstead, an archeological site, and historic buildings in Phil Hardberger Park. The park is a beautiful natural scenery with heritage oaks and native grasses.

The Walker ranch historic landmark park is another sight of interest on the trail. It offers restrooms, picnic areas, a playground, a large pavilion, and beautiful natural landscapes.

If you ride further east and south of the trail, you will come by a series of neighborhood parks and San Antonio's airport property. The hilltop views of the city skyline and airport are fantastic in the early mornings and late evenings.

If you love birds, you should ride to Robert L. B. Tobin Park to see owls, hawks, warblers, and buntings.

Recommendations and Precautions

• Don’t go on Sunday: If you are a new rider, you do not want to go for a ride on a Sunday, as the trail will be packed with group riders, strollers, joggers, skaters and kids.
• Don’t go at night: Although the park is open till 10 pm, there is a curfew at sunset, and you may be ticketed for violating it. Go for the ride earlier than 5 pm, or else the police will ask you to leave.