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Shadow Mist Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Leon Valley, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Shadow Mist Trailhead'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.

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Water

What runners say about Shadow Mist Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (31 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice paved walking trails with a pleasant scenery. Flowers & wildlife to enjoy during a walk or run. The city did a nice job making this for people to enjoy & I hope it stays nice for many years to come.

★★★★★ — C , Mar 2023

Nice trailhead at the end of neighborhood street. The trails runs near houses but has plenty of green. Part of trail system so if you keep going you can run forever lol.

★★★★★ — Blueit , Apr 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 31 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.

🚰 Water fountains

“Huebner Greenway Trail, pott9, parking, but no water fountain.”

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Plan your run at Shadow Mist Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websitesanantonio.gov
  • Phone+1 210-207-7275

Hours

Monday 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Shadow Mist Trailhead

6441 Shadow Mist Rd, Leon Valley, TX 78238

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Running trails near Leon Valley

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Grissom Trailhead

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Huebner Onion Natural Area Park

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Cathedral Rock Park

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LoopPavedShadedScenic

Leafy local park with cycling & walking trails, play equipment, a pavilion & picnic tables.

1.4 miles away

French Creek Greenway Mainland Dr Trailhead

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MixedShaded

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Mainland Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 281 reviews

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PavedScenic

Park with trails for biking and running, as well as public restrooms.

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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.