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Salado Creek South — paved northbound park return

Texas · Greenway

Join the signed Salado greenway NORTH for up to half a mile. Retrace at the outward cap, actual path end or first barrier. No ordinary-road detours or natural/technical branches are included.

Access note. Do not go south into the .34-mile repair section. October 9 reopening forecast is not verified reopening. Gembler Road–Houston Street remains separately closed until further notice; this short selection does not reach that section.
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Location
San Antonio · Texas
Ride length
Up to 1 mile return
Ride format
Out and back
Surface
Asphalt/concrete designated greenway
Road crossings
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
Elevation
Local rises, ramps and crossings require effort and controlled speed; no surveyed maximum grade. Exposed heat and wind can be demanding.
Starting location
Southside Lions Park public Salado trailhead, 4008 Pecan Valley Drive, San Antonio, TX

Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.

Public named facility/address locality reference, not an exact parking entrance or stall. Follow the separate written public start.

Salado Creek South — paved northbound park return — detailed guide

Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.

A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.

Start and parking

Start: Southside Lions Park public Salado trailhead, 4008 Pecan Valley Drive, San Antonio, TX.

Use only signed ordinary public park/trail visitor spaces under current gate, fee and event terms; walk to the main bicycle path. No private, school, operational, commuter or reserved parking permission is inferred.

Ride and distance

Selected ride: Up to 1 mile return. Format: Out and back.

Ride: Join the signed Salado greenway NORTH for up to half a mile. Retrace at the outward cap, actual path end or first barrier. No ordinary-road detours or natural/technical branches are included.

Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.

Surface and effort

Asphalt/concrete designated greenway. Local rises, ramps and crossings require effort and controlled speed; no surveyed maximum grade. Exposed heat and wind can be demanding.

Crossings and shared use

Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.

Hours, costs and access

Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.

Reviewed 2026-10-23. Source review, not a field inspection or same-day all-clear. Do not go south into the .34-mile repair section. October 9 reopening forecast is not verified reopening. Gembler Road–Houston Street remains separately closed until further notice; this short selection does not reach that section. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.

Map and Directions

Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.

Sources

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