Walker Ranch Trailhead — Attraction in San Antonio

There are four trailheads to the north of Panther Springs in Walker Ranch Park. Each might be approximately 200 yards in length. Trailheads are fairly level except at each end. The trailhead closest to Panther Springs has the most caliche rock, which could be a moderate tripping hazzard. The fourth route is up separate from the the first three and provides the most shade. The third and fourth trailheads are near Wurzbach Parkway, which can be distracting.

Deer like to stay in the area and can be easily seen habitating large downed tree trunks.

It's important to note the Howard Peek concrete city bike trail runs through Walker Ranch Park. The trailheads can be accessed from the bike trail. But it does not really provide anything specific for bikers. The trailheads are best observed and designed for hikers.

Additionally, the February, 2021 ice storm, called, "Uri," followed by two years of exceptional drought, took toll on many trees causing what can be called, "Sudden Limb Drop," and killed several live oaks which relied on rainfall for survival. Recently, at least ten live oaks in one picnic area were cut down; others fell along trailheads and will take decades...

Great place to walk, run or bike. Many different trails to choose from based on your preference pertaining to level of difficulty/ease. Very family friendly with a nice playground for the kids as well. So many opportunities to watch deer in their natural setting. We saw several groups of them on our walk. They are very unbothered by people since they're obviously accustomed to seeing them on a daily basis. There's a lot of cyclists who take advantage of the great trails, but everyone seems to be respectful of one another, whether on foot or bike. There's a decent amount of shade, but definitely some areas that are directly in the sun. A very convenient spot to park is at the Walker Ranch Senior Center, where you can enter the trailhead directly from there. The playground is just a little ways in on your right after coming off of the land bridge. There's a parking lot adjacent to the playground area as well. Also, there's an airport nearby so you can definitely snap some cool photos of the planes...

With a playground for the kids, plenty of natural scenery, and paved trails to explore it, this park offers everyone a place for retreat from the daily grind. You can stay within the park's loop trail for a shorter walk, run or ride. Or, take the much longer, connecting trail to Hardberger park and back. The scenery offers many opportunities for family photos. A long, low growing oak tree branch right behind the covered picnic area looks as if it was made for creating family portraits. Explore forest scenery, and spot wildlife from above when you walk the footbridge, high amongst the trees that border a dry creek bed. Discover more for yourself! My only negative comment is the sound pollution coming from planes flying over the park. There may be times during the day when that is more, or...