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Cathedral Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,236 Google reviews · Running trail in San Antonio, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cathedral Rock Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Leafy local park with cycling & walking trails, play equipment, a pavilion & picnic tables.
What runners say about Cathedral Rock Park
“The bike trail is spacious, well-maintained, and gives you plenty of room to build up speed without constant interruptions.”
“This time of the year the weather I'd very beautiful and you can easily walk or bike or jog on this trail.”
“Some parts are well shaded while other parts have a lot of direct sun exposure (so plan accordingly).”
“It was quiet for the nostalgia part but there were areas where park workers had machines running, pretty loud.”
Beautiful scenery and the trails are well maintained. Whether you’re wanting to bike, walk, or run, the trails are a couple of miles one way so make sure to bring water. They aren’t super challenging trails, but they offer different levels depending on your desire and ability.
The park itself is rather small. It also has a good percent of it flagged off with do not cross yellow tape while City employees are doing something to the wooden areas all around the playground. I did walk down the trails about a quarter mile out and a quarter mile back. It was all paved and ADA accessible.
This park has play scapes, picnic tables, covered pavilion and trails. The trails are a maze of both paved and rough hiking trails. The elevation of the park changes and can be a challenge if you are hiking and are not in shape. If you are into geology the park has a fault that is clearly visible.
Stopped by for the first time today after A LOT of rain. Paved trail was still very walkable and it was gorgeous with all the water rushing through. Definitely going back when it's dry to check out the dirt trails.
Trail conditions & character
“This time of the year the weather I'd very beautiful and you can easily walk or bike or jog on this trail.”
“Some parts are well shaded while other parts have a lot of direct sun exposure (so plan accordingly).”
“It was quiet for the nostalgia part but there were areas where park workers had machines running, pretty loud.”
“Paved trail was still very walkable and it was gorgeous with all the water rushing through.”
“We logged about 3 miles walking from the Grissom trailhead to Cathedral Rock Fantastic park with versatile trails for every fitness level!”
“I enjoyed walking the loop around the park and they even had some picnic tabes back behind the playset just before the trail.”
“It was all paved and ADA accessible.”
“We also love that there are dog drinking fountains along side the human ones at the trailheads.”
Plan your run at Cathedral Rock Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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- Phone+1 210-207-7275
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Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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