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Mainland Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 281 Google reviews · Running trail in San Antonio, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mainland Trail Head'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.
Park with trails for biking and running, as well as public restrooms.
What runners say about Mainland Trail Head
“It's really long and diverse for a big walk outside and it looks safe and clean place to pass the whole day.”
“Great place to walk, jog or bike with beautiful scenery and wildlife .”
“Great place to walk, jog or bike with beautiful scenery and wildlife .”
Really nice trail for a run. Very clean and I got to see deer and an armadillo.
This is the best trail and park I've been to in this area and in all San Antonio. It's really long and diverse for a big walk outside and it looks safe and clean place to pass the whole day. There is a lot of animals too..
This is a high use segment of the Howard Peak Greenway Trail System. Always see lots of deer at this location and have even seen a few snakes.
So many trails to walk & bike. Loved sitting along the dry creek bed just soaking in the sights & sounds of nature.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to walk, jog or bike with beautiful scenery and wildlife .”
“Good parking but miss having the full handicap bathroom.”
“Nice paved trail to take a walk or ride your bike.”
Plan your run at Mainland Trail Head
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–9:30 pm |
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