Salado Creek Trail – Leon Creek Greenway Trail loop from Sky Plaza Parking

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Salado Creek Trail – Leon Creek Greenway Trail loop from Sky Plaza Parking

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Salado Creek Trail – Leon Creek Greenway Trail loop from Sky Plaza Parking

02:38

45.2km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.51 km

Salado Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

E. North Loop Rd is finally complete allowing one to take the road or the trail.

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9.93 km

This section stretches for nearly 18 miles north of Loop 1604, offering some of the trail's most scenic views. Here, you'll find towering limestone bluffs, large pecan and live oak trees, and natural outcroppings lining the beautiful Salado Creek.

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10.6 km

Salado Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Salado Creek Greenway is really just a collection of different paved paths totaling roughly 25 miles. The trail is great for running since it passes through a bunch of …

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17.9 km

25ft ascent start

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

21.9 km

Leon Creek Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail winds through various landscapes, including limestone bluffs, wildflower fields, and areas with heritage trees. This provides a dynamic experience for nature enthusiasts. Paved and mostly flat, with gentle slopes, makes it suitable for the whole family.

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27.2 km

Eisenhower Park

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Dwight D. Eisenhower Park is a 420-acre park with great hill country landscapes. It features 6 miles of trails, an observation tower, and BBQ and picnic facilities. Pets are allowed …

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32.1 km

Medicine Wall

Highlight • Climb

Great spot to stop with plenty of shade. You can also watch the climbers.

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33.8 km

Salado Creek Greenway Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Salado Creek Greenway, spanning almost 25 miles along San Antonio's east side, is a gem within the extensive Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails system. This paved trail seamlessly connects with …

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45.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

3.10 km

783 m

545 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

4.61 km

354 m

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 27 October

25°C

18°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 6, 2026,John Morey's Ride: Friday 6 March '26

John Morey led this ride. Other participants were:

Rod Garrett
Linda McMillion
Fred Johnson

Simple ride on Salado Creek Trail from Coker Methodist Church to Eisenhower Park and down thru the switchbacks for 2 miles and return. No significant events except spring was busting out all over.

June 16, 2024,Linda: From McAllister Dog Park to Eisenhower Park

Linda led this ride. Four riders: Linda, John M, Fred, and Dwayne rode. Mileage varied. Fred bicycled from his home and got about 35 miles. John M biked from his house to McAllister Park and on the return he turned off early to bike back home. He reported about 38 miles. Dwayne and I rode from McAllister to Eisenhower and …