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McAllister Park Mountain Bike Trail
San Antonio, Texas
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
13 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 10/9/07 by Pedigre |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 25 miles | Global Rank: #1755 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 62 | Wishlist: 20 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.09 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 24min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,287/-1,052 ft |
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Description: The trails vary from rocky to...well rocky. The trails are very fast but we share most of them with joggers. The upper loop is very fast and has some cool views of the airport. There are bathroom facilities available and several pavilions for BBQs and the like. On Saturdays there are a multitude of activities out here from soccer games to running events. the local bike clubs have races out here every year as well. The fee is FREE and the park is a good place to bring young or inexperienced riders. There are some pretty good hills to try their legs out on as well as some VERY rocky areas to try their suspensions out on as well (THE ROCK GARDEN). Overall this is a pretty good ride for a quick 10 miler!
Description: The trails vary from rocky to...well rocky. The trails are very fast but we share most of them with joggers. The upper loop is very fast and has some cool views of the airport. There are bathroom facilities available and several pavilions for BBQs and the like. On Saturdays there are a multitude of activities out here from soccer games to running events. the local bike clubs have races out here every year as well. The fee is FREE and the park is a good place to bring young or inexperienced riders. There are some pretty good hills to try their legs out on as well as some VERY rocky areas to try their suspensions out on as well (THE ROCK GARDEN). Overall this is a pretty good ride for a quick 10 miler!
added on November 9, 2005 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by mtbtrucker on February 2, 2012
Nice place to get a quick ride in. Most parts are easy and fast flowing. Be careful though if you are really cranking on the gears as there are lots of deer that don't spook easily, as well as joggers and local residents walking their dogs. There are some areas I haven't explored yet, so I continue to come back for more. All in all a very nice ride.
* Review edited 2/2/2012
reviewed by rmillet on August 28, 2011
Fast and smooth, couple of small dives/drops, not technical though. This is a pedalers trail! Enjoy the speed, the challenge is what avg. mph you can attain! Small knobs work well here, I like a hardtail 29" over a full susp. 26" here as well. Lot of shade on lower loop. Fun ride, get your spin on.
Similar Trail: Leon Creek trails for bit rockier overall ride with a wider terrain variety.
reviewed by tarvisg on August 2, 2011
Fast flowy singletrack. To call this a rocky trail I disagree, however there are some small rocky areas. Good corners, and you can just go out and haul a$$!
Similar Trail: OP Schnapel
reviewed by seanshock on June 13, 2010
All the rain we got recently makes for some muddy creekbeds and lots of overgrown vegetation to mess up your arms and legs on thru some of the thicker trails. Consider brining benadryl gel and an extra towell if you decide to take on the long outter trail that takes you outside the damn.
reviewed by jeff.neuman on January 17, 2009
If you're looking to crank on the high gears and test your cornering abilities this is a great place to go. No hills, but lots of technical cornering if you set a fast pace.
Similar Trail: Salado Creek
reviewed by j2davis on July 19, 2008
I love this trail. Lots of different trails to pick from. You can ride in so many ways to make it interesting. I love it because there are sections for fast, curvy rides. Well shaded. Try to see if you can follow some of the regulars to show you some of the fun sections if this is your first time.
Similar Trail: Op Schnabel Park Mountain Bike Trail
reviewed by NonSequitur on February 26, 2008
Rode this for the first time this past weekend, all in all a fun trail if you don't mind rocks and don't feel compelled to climb a lot (which I didn't after riding every bit of Walnut Creek the day before). We took most ofthe blue loop, plus some of the offshoot trails, for a total of about 6mi, all very doable even for my 8yr old. As previous reviews state, there are some very rocky sections to shake you up a bit, and there are plenty of cacti just off trail, so be mindful.
reviewed by Pedigre on January 12, 2008
Enter off of Jones Maltsberger. You will pass where the trailhead intersects the road before you reach the parking lot on your left. Head back up to the intersection and turn left on to the trail. After a short ride you will have to take a small section of paved trail to jump back on to the singletrack. Once you are back on the trail it will split; red to the left, blue to the right (on the map, red and green, respectively). Either choice works since they come back together right before crossing Buckhorn Rd. The blue (green) trail takes you past a gate along a stretch of doubletrack that sends you to a nice little downhill and into the woods for a little singletrack action. The red trail is pretty much pure singletrack that brings you passed a spot that you can drop down and hit a few jumps if that’s your thing. Once you cross Buckhorn it is especially important that you stay on the trail, otherwise you might be off the trail fixing a flat. Officially, Mc***er has 9 miles of mapped trails; however, you will find numerous offshoots that leave the total amount of trails to be anyone’s guess (some say 20+ miles total). For example, between the 3 and 4 mile marker you will see a nice little double whoop-dee-do off on a trail that branches to the left. I can’t say where that trail leads, but I can say that the double whoop-dee-do is a trip. Mc***er isn’t exactly the most technical in the area so it’s a great place to get someone hooked on riding. Don’t get me wrong, technical it isn’t, but a pleasure for anyone of any skill level it is.
* Review edited 1/12/2008
Similar Trail: O.P. Schnabel Park, McKinney Falls State Park
reviewed by bossman152 on September 1, 2007
GOOD PLACE FOR BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE. EASY CLIMBS/ DESCENTS. WATCH FOR BASEBALLS (SIZED ROCKS). NOT TOO TECHNICAL. ABOUT 1/2 AND 1/2 SHADE CANOPY RIDING. DIRT GUMMY AFTER RECENT RAIN, CLOGS UP COMPONENTS. WATCH FOR JOGGERS. ALL IN ALL, A GOOD RIDE. LOTS OF AREA, GREAT PLACE TO START
reviewed by Donger on June 6, 2007
This is a great after work trail with some limited technical areas. If you push the pace it can be a very fun ride. Some recreational ballfield construction has cut down on some of the trail but there's still 10+ miles of good trails.
Similar Trail: Madrone Trail
reviewed by HOSERBOI on June 21, 2006
This is the first trail I went on and I thought it was great fun. Over all it was pretty easy there were a few areas where it got a little technical but nothing a first timer could not handle. The next day I tried OP Schnabel Park, I think I should go back and ride Mc***er park a few more times before I take on OP again.
reviewed by Juan_Gear on March 9, 2006
Very FLAT! Guess I will have to put a 46X16 on the single speed when we move. mid week training ride at nigt could be cool. Just a couple of 50 foot climbs.
reviewed by OnMyBike on March 8, 2006
For an urban park that sits within the City limits, right next to the San Antonio Airport, you couldn't ask for much better. There's even a high spot called "The Vista" that overlooks one of the airport runways. If the planes are taking off or landing, they fly right over you...very cool. The network of trails and switchbacks are built for speed, but there are a few ups and downs that you have to be ready for. If it's been dry (and it has been), the trails get powdery, do watch the berms...they'll just disintegrate as you hit them and you'll be eating dirt. There is loads of wildlife from deer to rattlers. For fun, try a night ride...totally different perspective. Overall, it's a convenient place for riders of all skill levels.
