South Texas
includes some of the state’s best and most prized cities including Corpus
Christi, Laredo, Brownsville, and of course, the largest city in the region,
San Antonio. Standing as the 7th largest city in the United States,
it’s a no-brainer that San Antonio offers plenty of things to see and do for
tourists and city-dwellers of all types. From the Alamo to the River Walk, the San
Antonio Missions National Historical Park and the Tower of the Americas, this
city is a well-known tourist attraction for activities both indoors and out. If
you’re ever visiting the city, or if you were born and raised in San Antonio,
definitely consider spending a day or two exploring the dozens of available hiking
locations.
Hiking Season – When is It Best?
To say the
least, you can hike at any time during any month in San Antonio, though you may
find it most comfortable to hike before and after the May, June, July, August,
and September months due to hot and humid conditions that may put a damper on
your hiking experience. If you choose to venture out during the summer months,
be sure to bring plenty of water, wear light clothing, and have a place to go
to that has air conditioning in SanAntonio to cool off and relax.
With this in
mind, spring and autumn are great seasons to go hiking in San Antonio. With the
abundance of flora and animals in the spring, to the crisp air and changing
leaves in the fall, these two seasons tend to be the best times to truly enjoy
all that hiking in San Antonio has to offer.
Places to Go Hiking
The trail or
park you choose to go hiking on will all depend on the environment you want to
be surrounded by as well as your hiking experience. If you’re a novice hiker,
making your way through steep trails that are rocky and uneven may not be the
best decision. In San Antonio there are trails both inside and outside of the
metro area.
Inside of
the metro area, consider hiking the following trails:
·
San Antonio River Walk Loop – This trail takes you through various
well-known landmarks in San Antonio including the Alamo, the Tower of America,
the San Antonio River, and many other locations.
·
Eisenhower Park, Red Oak Trail – This park offers a variety of
different trails, though the best trail is the Red Oak trail which takes hikers
on quite the adventure with steep climbs, large rocks, and nothing but pure
serenity. The Red Oak trail stands as one of the less traveled trails in the
park, but it is a great experience.
For trails
outside of the metro area consider:
·
Hill Country State Natural Area – This park offers several different
trails that can be enjoyed by hikers of all experience levels. Trail 3A is a
tough feat but many say that the views here are well worth it. For a less
strenuous hike, take Trail 2B which is flat and takes you through ranch
pastures.
·
Helena Ghost Town Outs-and-Back Walk
– For an easy hike
that can also be intriguing, this is the trail for you. The Helena Ghost Town
Outs-and-Back Walk gives hikers the opportunity to walk on a country road that
is lined with a creek, a cemetery, and other pieces of history.
After
enjoying a San Antonio dining experience and other activities that the city has
to offer, don’t forget to spend time enjoying the natural beauty of the city.
All cities have a quiet side to them and by hiking trails within San Antonio,
you’re sure to become one with nature and truly enjoy its aesthetic views.
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