Things to Do in Bexar County

Bexar County offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Jogging. The region features over 790 routes across these sports. These activities take place within urban green spaces, extensive greenway trails, and areas bordering the Texas Hill Country.

Popular hiking areas include Government Canyon State Natural Area, offering over 40 miles of trails, and Eisenhower Park, known for trails leading to scenic overlooks. The Salado Creek Greenway also provides wooded areas for hikers. For more options, explore the Hiking in Bexar County guide.

Yes, Bexar County offers easy hiking options suitable for various skill levels. Many segments of the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System, such as parts of the Salado Creek Greenway, provide smooth paths. The Easy hikes in Bexar County guide provides specific routes.

McAllister Park is a primary destination for mountain biking, featuring close to 100 beginner and intermediate trails, a pump track, and a skills course. Government Canyon State Natural Area also offers trails for mountain biking. Detailed routes are available in the MTB Trails in Bexar County guide.

The Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System is a highlight for cyclists, with over 80 miles of developed trails. Key segments include the Salado Creek Greenway (over 20 miles) and the Leon Creek Greenway (33.2 miles). The River Walk Mission Reach Trail offers a 17.2-mile touring route along the San Antonio River. More routes can be found in the Cycling in Bexar County guide.

Many parks and greenway trails in Bexar County are suitable for families. The paved sections of the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System are ideal for walking and cycling with children. Parks like Phil Hardberger Park and Brackenridge Park offer accessible trails and amenities for family outings.

Bexar County features limestone canyons, river corridors, and extensive greenway systems. Notable highlights include the 110-million-year-old dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon State Natural Area and the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park. The region also borders the rugged Texas Hill Country.

Komoot features over 790 routes in Bexar County across various sports. These routes have been explored by more than 14,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars.

Komoot offers several guides for Bexar County, including Hiking in Bexar County, Easy hikes in Bexar County, and Cycling in Bexar County. Guides for Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Running are also available.

The official website for Bexar County is www.bexar.org. For general inquiries, the main phone number for Bexar County is 210-335-2011.

Yes, Eisenhower Park offers trails that lead to scenic overlooks providing views of the Texas Hill Country. Crownridge Canyon Natural Area features canopy-level bridge overlooks, offering unique perspectives of forested canyon bottoms.

The Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System is an expansive network of over 80 miles of developed trails in Bexar County. It connects various parks and natural areas, offering routes for walking, running, and cycling through urban and natural settings. Key segments include the Salado Creek Greenway and the Leon Creek Greenway.

Bexar County provides numerous options for road cycling, particularly along the extensive Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System. These paved trails offer smooth surfaces suitable for road bikes. The Road Cycling Routes in Bexar County guide lists specific routes.