Travel Reference
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Stone Oak Park: Spider's
Dare Trail
This relatively new park, which opened in 2006, is developing some short but very interesting trails.
The area is prime karst territory, somewhat similar to the Hill Country. The entrances to Cub Cave and
Bear Cave may be viewed. Interpretive signage adds interest to the hike. What hiker could resist a trail
called “Spider's Dare”?
Distance: 1.2-mile clockwise loop
Approximate hiking time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy due to flat paved trail
Trail surface: Concrete aggregate
Best seasons: Sept-June
Other trail users: Joggers, dog walkers
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Land status: City park; San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department
Fees and permits: None required
Schedule: Dawn to dusk daily
Maps: Park map is on the kiosk at the trailhead. No other maps available. USGS Bul-
verde
Trail contacts: San Antonio Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio
78283; (210) 207-3000; www.sanantonio.gov/sapar
Finding the trailhead:
From north of downtown, take US 281 to the I-1604 loop.
Take I-1604 1.5 miles west to the Stone Oak Parkway exit. Exit onto Stone Oak Park-
way and proceed north for 3.5 miles to 20395 Stone Oak Parkway. Turn left into the
park entrance road and parking lot. The trailhead is adjacent to the parking lot.
DeLorme: Texas Atlas & Gazetteer: Page 157 B7. GPS: N 29 38.817'/ W 98 28.170'
