Sendero Balcones

Government Canyon State Natural Area, Bexar County, TX

Out-and-back trail in Government Canyon State Natural Area, Bexar County, TX. Hiking & Mountain biking.

Distance
8.7 mi (14 km)
Elevation Gain
863 ft (263 m)
Est. Time
3 hr 15 min
High point
1,375 ft (419 m)
Difficulty
Hard
Route type
Out & back

Features

Questions about Sendero Balcones

How long is Sendero Balcones?

Sendero Balcones is 8.7 mi (14 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 15 min. It climbs 863 ft (263 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,375 ft (419 m).

How hard is Sendero Balcones?

GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for Sendero Balcones?

Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Parking Lot D.

Are there water and toilets on Sendero Balcones?

Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.

Is Sendero Balcones shaded?

Mostly shaded (95% under trees).

What can you do on Sendero Balcones?

Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking. Shared with bikes.

Is this a good week for Sendero Balcones?

GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.

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