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Friedrich Wilderness Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,718 Google reviews · Running trail in San Antonio, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Friedrich Wilderness 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.
A wide range of hiking & walking trails loop through 232 acres of woodlands, grasslands & canyons.
What runners say about Friedrich Wilderness Park
“There's so much variation in this park, and the trails are very well maintained.”
“Depending on which path you take, the difficulty can range from light and scenic to a real workout (those inclines will humble you 😅).”
“It’s mostly shaded, offers great views, and all in all, definitely makes our top 5 list of trails!”
“All the trails are well marked which is super helpful.”
We come here from time to time, and every hike feels like a new adventure! Depending on which path you take, the difficulty can range from light and scenic to a real workout (those inclines will humble you 😅).
This is an awesome trail! Single-track with technical sections, good elevation, no bugs, and just a few muddy spots that were easy to avoid. It’s mostly shaded, offers great views, and all in all, definitely makes our top 5 list of trails!
We hit the trails at Friedrich Wilderness Park and wandered off the path for nearly four hours. The day was gorgeous - clear skies and perfect weather. During our exploring, we discovered a windmill and a cluster of old stones hidden just a few inches beneath the surface.
Amazing place that will make you say "I can't believe I'm still in San Antonio" or at least it made me say that. Best part of these trails is the graded system. The park has trails graded from 1 to 4 which pertains to there difficulty and accessibility. This helps you plan your hikes around your needs.
Trail conditions & character
“Depending on which path you take, the difficulty can range from light and scenic to a real workout (those inclines will humble you 😅).”
“The trails are also all quite short, I think the longest loop was about 3 miles but most average around 0.”
“I went on a holiday weekend, so parking was a little bit difficult to find, what once I did find it, it was worth it”
“Single-track with technical sections, good elevation, no bugs, and just a few muddy spots that were easy to avoid.”
“It’s mostly shaded, offers great views, and all in all, definitely makes our top 5 list of trails!”
“But there are plenty of paved and natural trails to suit everyone's preference.”
“Accessible to wheelchair users with paved trails.”
“All the trails are well marked which is super helpful.”
Plan your run at Friedrich Wilderness 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesanantonio.gov
- Phone+1 210-207-5323
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
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