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Junction to Bluff Spurs Trail – Government Canyon loop from Government Canyon Creek

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Junction to Bluff Spurs Trail – Government Canyon loop from Government Canyon Creek

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3.3

(11)

75

hikers

Junction to Bluff Spurs Trail – Government Canyon loop from Government Canyon Creek

01:40

6.23km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

230 m

Government Canyon Visitors Center

Highlight • Rest Area

As with every National or State Park, the visitors center is the first address to go. The park rangers will provide you with informations about current conditions and give you some useful advice. You will also find some restrooms.

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2

628 m

Landscape views from Joe Johnston Route

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trail can be taken in both directions. However clockwise it seems to be easier. The route has amazing rock shelves for climbing and descending.

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3

2.28 km

South Spur Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

2.79 km

North Spur Overlook Junction

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

3.04 km

Scenic Overlook

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6

3.85 km

Junction to Bluff Spurs Trail

Highlight • Trail

7

5.13 km

Government Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Government Canyon is a large hiking area around San Antonio and Austin. Several different trails lead into the canyon and the rocky and dry landscapes. Hike the Recharge Trail for …

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6.23 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

732 m

137 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.20 km

732 m

225 m

120 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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