Mission Reach Paddling Trail Access Point, Recreational paddling trail south of San Antonio, United States.
The Mission Reach Paddling Trail extends for 8 miles along the San Antonio River, featuring multiple access points marked by blue poles for launching watercraft.
The trail flows through areas connected to the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, which received UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 2015.
The waterway connects several mission sites while passing through 400 acres of restored riparian habitat that showcases native Texas flora and fauna.
Paddlers need to plan for a portage around Espada Dam, located 1200 feet south of SE Military Drive, by carrying their watercraft to reenter below Mission Parkway.
The Davis Lake section stands as one of only two designated areas in San Antonio where stand-up paddle boarding is permitted on the river.
Address: 927 VFW Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78223
Phone: +(210)2271373
Website: https://sariverauthority.org/parks-trails/mission-reach-paddling-trail
GPS coordinates: 29.36991,-98.47548
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:39
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Tower of the Americas
5.5 km
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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Mission San José
971 m
San Antonio Missions
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Hot Wells
633 m
Institute of Texan Cultures
5.2 km
Guenther House
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Edward Steves Homestead
5.1 km
King William Historic District
5.3 km
Ruby City
5.4 km
BiblioTech
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Blue Star
4.8 km
Hangar 9, Brooks Air Force Base
4.3 km
Anton Wulff House
3.7 km
Ethel Wilson Harris House
867 m
Yturri-Edmunds House
3.4 km
Confluence Park
3.4 km
Alamo Methodist Church
4.9 km
Carl Wilhelm August Groos House
5.2 km
Norton-Polk-Mathis House
5.2 km
J.M. and Birdie Nix House
5.1 km
Mission San Jose
1.1 km
The Greenline
3.6 km
San Antonio Art League Museum
5.4 km
Mission Hike and Bike Trails
2.6 km
The Greenline Park at Brooks
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Southtown Arts District, The Artisan Mural
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