Outdoor enthusiasts in San Antonio are buzzing about the newly connected Salado Creek Greenway, offering an impressive expanse for cyclists, hikers, and runners alike. The recent completion of a critical 4-mile stretch now allows for 20 continuous miles of trail from Eisenhower Park to Holbrook Road. But wait, that’s not where it ends; the trail picks up again and stretches a further 7 miles to Southside Lions Park.

A group of friends recently tackled nearly the entire trail over a bike adventure that spanned two days, making a pit stop overnight at the San Antonio/Alamo KOA campground for some much-needed R&R. They embarked on this ambitious ride on January 16 and 17, and according to a report by the San Antonio Report, their journey took them from the rocky Hill Country terrain in the north through to the forest groves of Pecan Valley in the south.

Trail enthusiasts looking for a slice of mountain biking action might hit up the Northern Salado Creek where there's a mix of precarious rock gardens and tighter turns that challenge even more seasoned cyclists. The trails near Salado Creek offer peeks at San Antonio’s pretty urban creek, lined with crumbly cliffs and dotted with grottos and overhangs. As detailed in a San Antonio Report article, it's an area that presently lacks comprehensive mapping with its constantly shifting paths which can make for a romp that feels more like a test of orienteering skills than a leisurely ride.

But for those undeterred by a bit of a navigational challenge, the northern trails offer a rawer encounter with nature, trading manicured paths for offbeat tracks that snake through the trees.