Hike, Bike, Swim, Picnic, Sightsee... Mission Reach San Antonio

For those of us who like the road less traveled....go check out San Antonio's Mission Trail! This is a beautiful place to spend time with your family, visit the historical Missions, kayak, bike, BBQ, and swim. The Mission Reach project has made the San Antonio river a destination to see, whether you live in town or just here for a visit.

Check the links above for info on each activity!

Project Quick Facts:

• The $245.7 million Mission Reach project is funded by Bexar County ($176.6 million), the City of San Antonio ($6.5 million); USACE ($51.9 million) and through private donations collected by the San Antonio River Foundation ($4.7 million). Funding for utility relocations by the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) totals $6 million. $63.3 million of Bexar County’s funding may be reimbursed by the Federal government should federal appropriations be made for the project per 2009 (Public Law 111-8) Sec. 115.

• The San Antonio River Authority managed construction of the project.

Aquatic Habitat Restoration:

• Eight miles of river length
• 113 acres of aquatic habitat
• Riffles, runs & pools sequences
• 13 acres of embayments

Riparian Woodland Habitat Restoration:

• 334 acres of riparian woodland habitat restored
• 20,000+ young trees & shrubs
• 39 native tree & shrub species
• 60+ native grass & wildflower species

Recreational Elements:

• Over 15 miles of trails
• Eight street connections
• 89 benches, 137 picnic tables, five overlooks with shade structures, nine water edge landings, six foot bridges and four pavilions
• Four Mission Portals

More Project Facts Available Here.