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Crescent Bend Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 853 Google reviews · Running trail in Cibolo, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Crescent Bend Nature 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.

MixedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterQuiet

Nature park featuring a walking trail, restrooms & blinds for watching birds & other wildlife.

What runners say about Crescent Bend Nature Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (853 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“It is not overly populated, there are plenty of wtching areas that are well maintained, there are tracks everywhere, there are info plaques, it's gorgeous and full of life.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Crescent Bend Nature Park is a quiet, beautiful spot that feels like a little escape from the everyday rush.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Crescent Bend Nature Park is a quiet, beautiful spot that feels like a little escape from the everyday rush.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“It was clean and dog friendly as well as a water fountain and pair of restrooms.”

We wanted a nice hike for my 75th birthday. Crescent Bend was a perfect choice. We paid a lot of attention to grass and bugs this time. When took a path to the creek, we encountered 4 beautiful crested regrets. The bird-viewing blinds were crowded, but we're able to enjoy them, too. This park is a hidden gem!

★★★★★ — Robert , Sep 2024

This is my favorite park in the area. Different walking paths are either paved, sand gravel or natural. Lots of different wildflowers and two bird blinds that are incredible, especially if you're lucky enough to be under the tin roof during a rainstorm

★★★★★ — Bethanie , Apr 2024

Oh my goodness this whole place is gorgeous. I used to live in Wisconsin so I like to think I have good taste in what makes a good nature park. It is not overly populated, there are plenty of wtching areas that are well maintained, there are tracks everywhere, there are info plaques, it's gorgeous and full of life.

★★★★★ — Wynne , Jan 2025

This is a well manicured trail. There’s paved trails and I believe two bird blinds. I was only able to see one, and when I got there so the birds flew. It’s relaxing and in the middle of the trail you’ll find a creek. The entrance has a bulletin board with monthly activities the city is hosting.

★★★★★ — Cynthia , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 853 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Crescent Bend Nature Park is a quiet, beautiful spot that feels like a little escape from the everyday rush.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“It was clean and dog friendly as well as a water fountain and pair of restrooms.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“It was clean and dog friendly as well as a water fountain and pair of restrooms.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Crescent Bend Nature Park is a quiet, beautiful spot that feels like a little escape from the everyday rush.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Different walking paths are either paved, sand gravel or natural.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“Different walking paths are either paved, sand gravel or natural.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“It was clean and dog friendly as well as a water fountain and pair of restrooms.”

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Plan your run at Crescent Bend Nature Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitefriendscbnp.zenfolio.com
  • Phone+1 210-619-1850

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–6:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–6:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–6:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am–6:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–6:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–6:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Crescent Bend Nature Park

12780 W Schaefer Rd, Cibolo, TX 78108

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.