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Terra Oak Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in San Antonio, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Terra Oak 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.
Paved trail winding through wildflowers and shaded trees for walking and jogging.
What runners say about Terra Oak Trailhead
“Well kept and fairly clean except for the weekends.”
“Parts of this trail are nicely shaded and a little way into it, you can enjoy some respite from the traffic noise.”
“Awesome trail that is surprisingly quiet for the area.”
I liked the shady paved path, the trees and shrubs full of birds including cardinals. A few dog walkers, runners and walkers were out but it’s far from crowded. It was peaceful, pretty and mostly flat.
This trail is right behind my house. I’m so blessed to live close to a beautiful trail you can bike, walk, run, walk on. It’s bike friendly, dog friendly, kid friendly. 🌻🚴♀️🐾👣🌿
Bring a friend and some water. It's a good walk in the early am. You'll have many options once you hit the trailhead.
New with lots of wildflowers and curvy paths that rise and fall in elevation. Miles marked at .25 intervals.
Trail conditions & character
“I ran out a mile from the parking lot and back (distance is marked at intervals along the way) and thank the taxpayers and the city planners for the pleasure.”
“It would be great if the city would put a dog park there as there are lots of apartments in the area as well as homes & people with pups.”
“Parts of this trail are nicely shaded and a little way into it, you can enjoy some respite from the traffic noise.”
“Awesome trail that is surprisingly quiet for the area.”
“I liked the shady paved path, the trees and shrubs full of birds including cardinals.”
Plan your run at Terra Oak Trailhead
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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