Friedrich Wilderness Park, Protected area in San Antonio, Texas.
Friedrich Wilderness Park is a protected area on the northwestern edge of San Antonio, Texas, made up of limestone hills, dense woodland, and rocky canyons. A network of foot trails crosses the land, passing through terrain typical of the Texas Hill Country.
The park was created in 1978 after a private landowner donated the property to San Antonio in the mid-1970s. That donation made it possible to open the land to the public and keep it free from development.
Birdwatchers come here for the golden-cheeked warbler, which spends the summer in the park and is listed as endangered. The park is named after Norma Friedrich Ward, who donated the original 180 acres to San Antonio. The Friends of Friedrich Wilderness Park keep a bird list and organise activities for visitors.
The trails are open year-round, but solid footwear is strongly recommended because the limestone ground is uneven and some sections are steep. Water is only available near the entrance, so carrying enough for the whole walk is a good idea.
The park's highest hill rises 285 feet above the rest of the land, reaching 1,425 feet above sea level, and the skyscrapers of Downtown San Antonio are visible from the top. The parking lot itself already sits 500 feet above the San Antonio River downtown.
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