Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.26 km for 255 m

After 10.9 km for 130 m

After 19.1 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.31 km

San Antonio River View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca recorded the first known sighting of this river in 1535 during his explorations in Texas. It was later named after San Antonio de Padua. This …

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6.38 km

Founded in 1731, this church is the oldest unrestored stone church in the U.S. Originally intended as a base for converting the Hasinai to Catholicism and instructing them on becoming Mexican citizens.

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10.8 km

Hot Wells Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Hot Wells Park is a cultural site that links to the nearby Mission, and is easy to access along the River path. A great day out exploring all of the historic sites following the gently winding river.

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12.8 km

San Antonio River

Lake

15.3 km

Wooden Bridge on the Hike and Bike Path

Highlight • Bridge

Exactly as it sounds - a fun bridge across the river as part of the hike and bike path.

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19.0 km

Mission San Juan Capristrano

Highlight • Historical Site

Mission that was built in 1731 and restored in 2013. Really interesting history and a nice spot to stop and wander around the grounds.

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21.6 km

Mission San Francisco de la Espada

Highlight • Historical Site

Built by the Spanish to convert Native Americans to christianity, this mission holds a lot of history from that time. A good mid ride stop.

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25.5 km

Cassin Lake

Lake

45.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

3.99 km

740 m

710 m

665 m

118 m

Surfaces

35.6 km

9.00 km

629 m

325 m

204 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (150 m)

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