North SA
Salado Creek Greenway
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North SA
The Salado Creek Greenway is a paved multi-use trail system extending roughly 30 miles along the east side of San Antonio, making it one of the longest urban trail networks in the region. The northern segment — about 16.5 miles from Huebner Road south through Eisenhower Park and McAllister Park to John James Park — is the most heavily used, passing beneath large pecan and live oak canopies along Salado Creek and through several neighborhood parks. A highlight of the northern section is the Morningstar Boardwalk, a roughly 3,400-foot elevated walkway built over a Salado Creek wetland near Nacogdoches Road that provides views of open marsh habitat rarely seen in an urban setting. The 10-foot-wide asphalt-and-concrete trail is well maintained and marked, with trailheads at regular intervals offering restrooms, drinking fountains, bike racks, and pet-waste stations. Cyclists, runners, and walkers share the path, with dogs allowed on leash. A notable connection is the Phil Hardberger Park trailhead, where the Salado Creek trail links directly into that park's trail system and the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge. The boardwalk and wetland sections are exposed and sunny — carry water and plan for shade breaks, particularly in summer.
Shade Details
Intermittent shade from creek vegetation. More consistent cover than exposed suburban trail alternatives.
Conditions & Tips
No restrooms or water on most of the route — plan accordingly. Sections near creek can flood.