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Medina River Greenway

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  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …South Texas
  4. …San Antonio
  5. Medina River Natural Area
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“The Medina River Greenway is part of the Howard Peak Greenway system in San Antonio, TX. ”

Leonard Box
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13.6

Miles

22.0

KM
Paved Path

573' 175 m

High

483' 147 m

Low

412' 126 m

Up

399' 122 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly Although the switchbacks can be tough, they are listed as a 'Walk Your Bike' area.

Description

The Medina River Greenway is one of the more challenging greenways in San Antonio based solely on the multiple tight switchbacks that need to be navigated as you both descend and ascend them. All the switchbacks are posted as "Walk Your Bike". However, there is not enough traffic on the trail at this time to make enforcement worthwhile for the trail stewards, so ride at your own risk.

Contacts

Local Club: South Texas Off Road Mountain-Bikers (STORM)

Sep 1, 2025: 2025 Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD)

Mar 6, 2025: 26th Annual STORM Hill Country MTB Challenge

Land Manager: City of San Antonio - Parks and Recreation Dept

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  4.3 from 7 votes

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#1

in Medina River Natural Area

#231

in Texas

#9,219

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Pretty neat, pass it about a 1/4 mile on the trail
Oct 7, 2017 near Von Ormy, TX
Had a nice little 12.7 mile ride today at Medina River Greenway
Oct 7, 2017 near Von Ormy, TX
Taking a break on our way back
Oct 7, 2017 near Von Ormy, TX

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May 18, 2022
Isaiah Flores
The stretch between Applewhite and Pleasanton is current closed for construction, unless you take the road there's no way around the closure. 6mi — 1h 00m
Apr 30, 2022
Hunter Spain
started at the Medina river trail and rode all the way to Old apple white trailhead. The best part was the Medina River Trail! 7.8mi — 2h 30m
Jul 2, 2021
Joshua Epps
12mi
Oct 29, 2017
Jason Quickel
13.2mi
Oct 21, 2017
Jason Quickel
13.2mi
Oct 7, 2017
Jason Quickel
Nice pa ed trail, very scenic. Switchbacks should be taken with caution, a couple slick corners. Fun! 12.7mi
Oct 7, 2017
Tracy Quickel
Nice ride! Switch Backs are challenging but fun!! Had fun today riding with my baby!! Great day to be alive 12.4mi
Jan 10, 2017
Tori Dames
Smooth doubletrack. Easy to gain speed.

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