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Such a cool experience! I have never been on a horse before and it was actually pretty easy! My cousin invited me since she had already been here and really enjoyed it. We went on a very rainy day and got soaked but it was still really fun. The owner gave my bf some tips and what to do when the horse stops and stuff like that so it was really cool! I can't wait to come again. read more

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first they had to reschedule because of rain then when we did go there was a problem with the horses we were supposed to go at 9:00 but never go to ride it takes lots of time for me to schedule around my autistic child and my work plus no refund. would not recommend read more

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Anthony S.

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Great ride, Great staff. The trail was well beginner and I felt like a real cowboy I can't wait to ride again next time . read more

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This trail ride was not only bang for buck (longevity, hour long ride for great pricing) the staff was awesome! They really prioritize the health and well being of their horses and animals. While I was petting their ponies I was immediately handed an apple to feed them which was such a sweet thought! Elijah, Frank, and Frankie were awesome! Would definitely come back next time I get the chance :,) read more

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The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. My partner had never ridden a horse before and they did a great job helping her get adjusted! The only thing I would hope to see upgraded is the scenery. Not sure if it was the time of year, but we mostly saw dead trees and dry land. Though this might be a reach, there was an area half way through the trail that would have looked awesome with some sort of man-made lake/ body of water! Besides that we really enjoyed the ride. read more

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This is a wonderful place for both group and solo rides. As a minority-owned business, they demonstrate kindness and a strong commitment to accommodating their guests. My group had a fantastic experience, and we felt welcomed throughout our visit. The horses are beautiful and well cared for, which adds to the overall enjoyment. One suggestion for improvement would be to enhance the check-in process to make it more efficient. Overall, it was a great experience! read more

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Great trail for the beginner and child. Mine were 8 and 9. They were nervous at first bc they've never been on a horse. they look HUMUNGOUS! The workers chose the right horse for each person and told us the horses' names. It's mostly a scenic route. Helps to get you acclimated. There is no training on how to start or stop the horse or get it to gallop. We really just followed the leader. I would have liked for them to have offered helmets, but when I realized how slow everything was there wasn't really a need other than just in case. They have farm animals on the grounds. The kids like petting them. Loved how close it was to my home. I would check with them first if I ever wanted to do more than a simple trail ride. If you have cash on hand, you'll want to give a tip for how hard these ladies work in the sun and heat. I sent a lil something over via cashapp. read more

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I went a little early and just so happened Kris was able to get me going sooner rather than later !!! I was accommodated from the start ! Had the best horse ! He was a gem !!!! I'll definitely go back when I'm in town !!!!!!! Highly recommend!!!!! read more

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Sadly I saw all the good reviews, booked the 9am ride this past Saturday and was super disappointed mainly with the lack of any human interaction. (Horses were fantastic). I had two in my group who had NEVER ridden, and I was hoping for more instruction for beginners- nothing. We walked up- nobody greets us. We learned from another group that we had to sign a "waiver", it's a disorganized form that we sign the very back of because they apparently can't afford paper? Wait another 20 min, standing around being ignored. Finally horses are saddled, and the first question is "who wants this one?" There's no "we're gonna pair an intermediate rider to this mare" or based on sizing or weight. Or "this one is great for a beginner" Then it's silence as people swing the legs over from the mounting block, are moved over to an area- absolutely no words for another 10 minutes. So our group showed up early, we actually got on the trail at 9:25. The last 3/4 of the trail are actually very beautiful, but the first bit takes you right next to active construction on a new neighborhood with loud banging that scared my horse. Y'all have plenty of land, you need a new trail. I don't want to see the back of someone's house. Both guides were on their phone most of the ride, and nobody offered to take photos even when prompted by a BLIND PERSON. This guest in front of me with his kids- says to a worker at the end of the ride "we didn't get any photos with the horses did we?" And I watched this clown of a cowboy just ignore him and his kids. What a joke of an experience. My horse had a huge sore on her face- I was just disappointed. It would've been nice to hear "good morning, this is going to be an hour trail! This is what to do if your horse wanders off the trail, etc etc." like I would've paid $10 for a couple carrots to feed them. Lazy and unorganized. I've had experiences in Mexico where they spoke more to me. read more

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Ceressa M.

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I had such a great experience! The horses are rescues and were trained well. The trail we took was so peaceful and filled with blue bonnets! Make sure to wear shoes you do not care about because you will walk through poop areas. The only issue is parking, if the inside is full you will need to park on the residential road on the side! read more

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For starters, the customer service is top tier! It's organized & timely. The horses are beautiful! Our tour guides Lindsay & Elijah were amazing! However, all the staff were friendly & helpful. Def will be back & you should check it out! read more

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Me and my family loved!!! This place and the friendly staff! I was able to ride with my daughter and she loved every moment! read more

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Hammer T.

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Let me first by saying that it was my kiddos birthday and it was their first time on a horse , they did a single rider which they got the full experience... they were soooooo happy seeing all the animals - put a smile on their face... we got there and the owners was screaming at the girls for their wrong doing when tacking up the horse (I get it) but should have been maybe in a more professional tone .. if I were them I probably would have cried and walked away in frustration (I get the owner and how this is how they make their money but still) That aside, the ride went amazing and the girl who got yelled at was super professional on the ride and shake it off which was great ... the horses all great and ride was great! We would definitely go back for another trail ride! Reasonable pricing and the time on the ride. read more

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Maverick Horseback R.

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We have been here several times on the ground in person, both riding their horses and also bringing our own. Always pleased to see the horses are well taken care of, healthy weight, comfortable horses, shady, trails, and extremely reasonable prices. read more

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I haven't been riding since I was a kid. So a LONG time. When I moved to SA, I immediately wanted to look for horse riding- something small, nice, and, of course, affordable. I found this place while browsing online and I noticed all the reviews were really nice. $50 for an hour + $3 fee ? Hella yah! At first when I pulled into the neighborhood, I was confused and thought I was at the wrong place, but the place is actually immediately right outside of the housing division, it's not hard to miss at all. The driveway can fit one vehicle at a time- so be careful entering and exiting. I am 4'8" & weigh about 130lbs. And I'm always worried whether I can fit the saddle and stirrups. Main reason why I just haven't really found a place to get back to riding. There are so many horseback riding places that won't allow someone like me to ride their horses because of size. Which is hella crazy to me because jockeys are KNOWN to be my size riding 15-20 hands. We're born for this lol. Let's talk about arriving: once you make it into the driveway, it's a small parking area and there're some horses and some cute miniature horses for you to pet. There are a few stable hands setting up for the 9am ride (I had) and working really well as a team. Check-in was a breeze. Now Riding: Now I was put on Gigi's who's a bit smaller (of course) and the guy (can't remember his name) noticed that the stirrups couldn't be adjusted higher for me. But they said it was fine because as long as I can put my foot in and rest them a bit while pointing my toes down, Gigit will follow the leader regardless. And honestly, I wasn't worried. The guy was super genuine and everyone really trusts the horses. Like so much faith in them. That's how I knew I- personally- was in good hands. I was right behind Miranda who was our front-of-the-line trail leader. She was great. Patient. Got to know me a bit. But the trail itself was amazing. Went through some woods, then a a beautiful opening. Even saw a baby deer. They have a dog who followed along with us. He/she kept trailing in front of me and Gigit was right on his/her tail and the line behind me was slowed down further because I was already a slow rider lol. I was worried he would step on the dog, but I was like- it's an animals instinct to move lol (some times). I hardly had to tell Gigit what to do. He just kept following along and made his own turns and I felt so at ease. And when he wanted to reach for a leaf, he listened very well when we needed to keep going lol. They all do. All in all, best damn horse ride I've had in a LONG time. Very affordable too. You can bring a Fanny pack and keep your phone in your back pocket and wear a hat/sunglasses. Def wouldn't mind mentioning about getting some stirrups that fit petite folks like me but I ain't complaining too much because the experience was well worth it and they never once doubted that I wouldn't be able to ride. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR BEGINNERS and if you're petite like me and/or if you want to go by yourself like how I did! read more

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Wanted to do something off the beaten "trail" on a beautiful Saturday with my daughter and decided to Yelp horseback riding and discovered this place. We called ahead to see if they had any spots & despite the broken cell service was able to book a slot. We got paid and signed up easy upon our arrival. The horses themselves were well trained and calm as could be on our ride. The trail we took was a nice little ride and pretty relaxing. They even accommodated another rider who surprised his now fiancee with a proposal so if that's something you're planning they'll work with you. Overall it was a good ride and my daughter and I both enjoyed the experience. read more

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Jacqui A.

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Visited San Antonio from California to ride with my daughter. The horses behaved very well therefore felt safe throughout the entire ride. The reason for the 3 stars and not 5 is due to the price change when I got to the property. Their website states the price of $40 for a one hour trail ride. While checking in the girl said it was $50 for each. When I told her about what the website stated she really didn't say much but "no, it's $50". read more

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Ebony J.

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Serape was the most gentle, kind, beautiful horse. I was really nervous to ride but the entire staff was very understanding and comforting. Michelle, Melissa and Jeremy in particular were all incredibly kind and I can't wait to come back for Serape. Thank you Westcreek Trail Rides for the wonderful and peaceful experience. read more

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Aditi S.

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Had an amazing time horseback riding! Isis and Miranda were great guides. The whole process was so smooth - we were all beginners so they took the time to explain the essentials and help up onto and off of the horses. The whole trail ride was very relaxing and therapeutic (some humor provided by the horses). We went at 9 am and the weather was perfect - not too hot so the horses were okay during the ride as well. Can't say enough about this experience and would recommend to anyone! read more

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My wife and I just finished our ride and it was amazing ! We both had so much fun. My wife is a beginner and I'm intermediate as I've ridden horses since I was a kid, yet we both had fun and enjoyed the ride. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. They answered all our questions throughout the trail and even took photos of us once we were done. Recommendation: if you go when it's cold; BRING GLOVES ! Definitely recommend this place for a nice, relaxing, slow ride and if you are looking for peace and quiet from the world. read more

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Rocky D.

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It was a nice experience, calm and chill, my kids loved it but as a grown up I can say it's not for me, it's definitely a beginners place, really nice lady's/riders take you on a 1hr ride around the property and it's nice, really peaceful and quiet. For family's with kids I'll give it a 4.5 out of 5 starts As a grown up looking for a horseback ride I give it a 2 out of 5, again the horses are slow. read more

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Our ride was on. 37degree morning. It was cold as heck but the ride and the staff were amazing. Our leader was very talkative and sweet. She was confident and for first timers all of that matters. I loved seeing all of the beautiful horses. It was a great experience despite the freezing temps. read more

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Chad M.

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Great ride today. Really friendly staff and well trained horses. Family had a great time and we would recommend this place for San Antonio trail rides. read more

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Rina P.

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The horses seemed fairly well cared for (not an expert, they had water, food, well tempered, shade). The staff there were all friendly and helpful and helped my friends out whenever they had issues with their horses. However, the ride was advertised as an hour trail ride and we were on the trail for only 40 minutes. The other 20 minutes were spent waiting for people to get matched up with horses and standing/sitting around. We were also not offered helmets, which 100% is a safety issue. Overall, a pleasant experience, would come back if helmets were offered! read more

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Amazing first time experience for my family and two nervous kids! Great people and lovely, friendly animals from the cats and dogs to the horses! Can't thank you all enough, especially "the calm guy" as my son calls him, who introduced my kids to the sweet old pony and made them comfortable. read more

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David A.

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Very good service,went their once and my trainer was arrested tho.also don't like how you have to share your own valuable time.and then in total you only get 15 minutes. read more

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My daughter was visiting from out of town and wanted to go horseback riding. It was tough to get a last-minute reservation, but Westcreek Trail Rides came through in a clutch! We had a great time on our trail ride...the staff was great and accomodating, our guide, Cartucho, was friendly and our horses (Elvis and Bogart) were gentle. The ride was so relaxing and enjoyable, we're still talking about it days later. I can"t wait to go back with the rest of my family and ride some more! read more

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Dani H.

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Perfect for first time riders! My daughter requested to ride a horse for her 4th birthday and this place did not disappoint! It was a beautiful and mellow ride perfect for any age kiddo. I got to ride with her which was a special time too! Horses are so gentle and really just follow each other on the trails so you can really just relax and enjoy the scenery. Will definitely be back! Thanks Westcreek Trails! read more

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Everyone is very nice they always smile and make u feel comfortable ether ladies that wrk there are happy to be there and love the horses love the trail. I love west creek trails read more

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Kay J.

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We recently had our daughter's 16th birthday party at Westcreek Trail Rides. They had the greatest time and are still talking about it weeks later! The employees were all super sweet and helpful. Check in was a breeze and the girls were able to get on the horses right away and enjoy the one hour trail ride. We had a group of 10 girls and there was a tour guide in the front of the group as well as a tour guide in the back of the group. A few of these girls had never been on horses before - the guides made them very comfortable (and less fearful). It was such a great experience for everyone! read more

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Susana D.

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Omg where to start my girlfriend and I were visiting San Antonio from Portland Maine and horseback riding was on our list. When we called to make a reservation the gal on the phone was extremely upbeat and welcoming. We arrived at the ranch and filled out he paperwork work. One of the girls Isabella looked like my friends daughter back home. I asked her if I could take a picture to send and also showed her a picture of friend's daughter. As she was speaking her Mannerism were so much like friends daughter it was crazy. I was a bit nervous but once I was on the horse and we started to go I was all set.. the ladies were sweet helpful and the horses were beautiful. Not a face pace ride and nice scenery!! read more

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Josette R.

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This was fun and a little different. My horse name was Weiner. Weiner was 20 and very laid back. I think there was 15 of us for the trail ride including a few kids. The place was extremely slow but relaxing. Idk what I was expecting, maybe a little more interactions with the ladies who escorted us. Maybe tell us the history of the company or even the events that are coming up. We found out a few things because my husband asked lady named Cheyenne. She was very friendly and full of information. Overall it was fun not to much exciting to write about. read more

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Raegan B.

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Super nice people & great horses ! A must go & do for families in a great neighborhood close to sea world read more

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Luz A.

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I've been there twice and I'm always satisfied! The horses are cute and the costumer service is awesome too! Perfect for dates if you're looking for something spontaneous :) read more

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Joel F.

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Super easy to get a horse riding experience. Everyone was very nice, they did a great job matching peoples skill level to their horses. It was a large property on the edge of town making it a really nice location. We will be back. read more

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Great experience, customer service was amazing. The rides were relaxing and fun! The staff did an amazing job with all of us that rode last Sunday! Will definitely visit again! Thank you Westcreek Trail Rides!!! read more

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My wife rides horses everywhere we go & I've had some interesting horse adventures... This is by far the best horse riding experience I've ever had. Amazing people, wonderful horses & an overall amazing experience. My wife and I did a sunset ride & dinner which was fantastic. Laura made an amazing meal & dessert that we will remember forever. In addition to a great riding & dinner experience, the people here are wonderful. We greatly enjoyed the company & conversations with these wonderful people. To top it off, Laura insisted on driving us back to downtown instead of letting us Uber back. Great people & a wonderful program they have here. If you're considering a ride with them, do it, you won't regret it. read more

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We cannot thank Miranda and Piper enough for providing such a beautiful experience. They exceeded our expectations, going above and beyond to make us feel at ease, guiding us through the trail and taking the time to take pictures of us afterwards. Definitely recommend them and would go back if we ever return to San Antonio. read more

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Absolutely the worst experience I've had with a local horseback riding company. The "quiet, tranquil" ride was awful. Houses subdivision was being built all round the trail. Bull dozers, construction noise were the backdrop. The guides had no interactions with the customers. The employees all appeared to have rolled out bed, picked up some monster drinks and showed up to "work". Absolutely no customer service skills exhibited. Total waste of our time and money. They need new leadership. The current one has no leadership skills. read more

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Super fun date idea! Staff was very polite and welcoming. Prices are reasonable and the trail was clean and relaxing. read more

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More info about Westcreek Trail Rides

12230 Westcreek Oaks
San Antonio, TX 78253
Directions
(210) 616-6585
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http://www.westcreektrailrides.com

Hours

What time does Westcreek Trail Rides open?

Westcreek Trail Rides opens at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Westcreek Trail Rides opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Westcreek Trail Rides close?

Westcreek Trail Rides is closed on Monday.Westcreek Trail Rides closes at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Westcreek Trail Rides closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Westcreek Trail Rides take credit cards?

Yes, Westcreek Trail Rides takes credit cards.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Westcreek Trail Rides have parking?

Yes, Westcreek Trail Rides has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Westcreek Trail Rides wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Westcreek Trail Rides is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

We cater to beginner riders. Our horses are very gentle and well trained. We offer one hour rides through our wooded trails.

History

Established in 2014.

We started from scratch. We are constantly making upgrades.

Review Highlights - Westcreek Trail Rides

“When I moved to SA, I immediately wanted to look for horse riding- something small, nice, and, of course, affordable.”

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36.1 mi

Awesome experience! Had a great time hanging out with Jeff. He was able to accommodate us on…read moreshort notice and we were lucky to have him teach our kids. The whole place had an authentic rustic vibe that was really hard to describe. Horses and dogs were greeting us as we entered the ranch. All of the horses were gentle giants. We felt like we were with family and friends. Thank you for a truly special experience. We also got some "Yellowstone" pictures!

This place was great find by our friends, while on vacation in San Antonio. We were celebrating our…read morefriends sons sixth birthday with his request to go horseback riding. From the time we arrived we were greeted with warm Texas welcome. The staff and guide Tori were very helpful and made my wife, who is uncomfortable around horses, feel at ease. The ride was very enjoyable but waiting to get on was just as nice. The kids played with the dogs (including Harley the pug) running freely on the property and were able to interact with some of the horses prior to the ride. The ride was quite long for a very reasonable price. We enjoyed every moment of it. It really made our friends son feel like a special little dude. If you are in this area and looking to do horseback riding, hollow tree is the place to be!

Beautiful horses.

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Bandera Historical Rides

(60 reviews)

26.6 mi

Went on another ride with Bandera Historical Ride and it was great!!! Had some friends come in town…read moreand they had not ridden before but the horses were great and we went on a 45 minute ride down by the river. Perfect weather and great day to do a ride. Madison was the wrangler we met up with. Super company to do a ride with no matter what your skill level is!!! Highly recommend Bandera Historical Rides!!!

What an experience!…read more I try to go horseback riding on every vacation. This place is the best yet! We went for the cowboy breakfast. It was amazing. 1st the horses are beautiful and so well maintained! The staff was phenomenal-- so nice to us and our kids. The food was great and the coffee was outstanding! I absolutely love this place!!!

Riding into town for breakfast

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Authentic chuckwagon cookout

Travis P Trail Rides

4.7

(55 reviews)

49.3 mi

Travis was a great host! He was very accommodating and flexible with our schedule. He cracked jokes…read morethe whole ride and seemed very knowledgeable of horses. Both his horses were very well behaved. I didn't feel uncomfortable or unsafe at all. Not to mention he's the cheapest horseback riding in an hour radius. Definitely recommend!

Beautiful trail ride and at only $40 per person for 1 hour that's a pretty good deal considering…read morewhat other places were charging. I had a great time. Wish I lived closer so I could come back frequently! Next time I'm in the area I will definitely be back.

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Stricker Trail Rides

4.8

(15 reviews)

23.7 mi

Its been nearly 6 months since I last got a chance to stop on by sticker trails due to my tight…read moreschedule and to this very day I still think back to what an incredible experience it was. The horses were very tame, gentle, and accommodating to the riders comfortability and experience. Both gentlemen directing the trail ride added to the experience with their down to earth and personable approach throughout, establishing a welcoming environment for each and every person attending. I cant say enough about this hidden gem, its something everyone should experience themselves to get the full aura of

This was a great trail ride. One hour is perfect if you haven't been on a horse in a while. We…read morehad a wonderful time however, the only reason why I don't give it 5 stars is only for my own vain reasons. 1) It would have been nice to be able to get a photo of my wife and I together. Or at least to stop somewhere and get a photo either with us on horse back or holding the horse. 2) Also there are some beautiful areas as you climb the top of the hill. Lots of things to look at, deer trails and the view is beautiful. This would have been nice to have the small group (like we did at the fallen tree) gather at the top to get a few photos. 3) And speaking of vistas one side of the hill over looked an area with homes, some very beautiful homes, however I think, I don't know this for sure, but if we could have gone to the other side of the mountain if just a bit, I'm sure there would have been a beautiful untouched vista. Now I did enjoy the story by the tree but a few (just two maybe) more stops like that to tell about the work being done, the wild life, something and (with his accent and ability to tell a story) it would have been nice to have him gather the group (if more than two) and tell them a story of something historic or just a even a fable regarding that area. Now I can go on forever, but I would have thought a small outpost where riders could unmount and get a drink, feel like they were on a real trail ride. Would have been really cool. But that's not his fault, that's just wishful thinking on my part.

Seattle comes to Texas for Striker Trails

Two separate photos would have been nice to have one of us both

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Some of the horses before the ride

Old Hancock Trail

3.5

44.0 mi

This review is targeting active adults who love the outdoors and like to run, hike, or cycle…read more(mountain bike) on trails with a variety of terrain: grassland, limestone rock gardens, oak groves, and lake shoreline. If that doesn't float your boat, or you are looking for a spot to have a family swim & picnic with the kids, knock the stars down to 2 and find another pretty park to explore during your visit to North Canyon Lake. Old Hancock Equestrian Trail is a free, public, day-use-only park on land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, like all the other land in the flood plain surrounding Canyon Lake. It is designated specifically for horseback riding, so everyone else must yield to those riders. If you get there before 9a on a weekday, chances are, you'll have the whole place to yourself for a 7-mile round-trip (out and back) trip from the trailhead around the north shore of the lake to Canyon Park Road (near Brookshire Brothers and Canyon Beach). The horses are more commonly seen on the weekends but may be there at any time, along with their owners' trucks and trailers in the dirt parking area. Just off the parking area, there are a few spurs that take you through the bushes to the lakeshore. This area is often used by anglers and kayakers to access the lake during good conditions for their sport, but its main purpose is for horses and their riders to take a dip after their ride. Toward the northeast from the parking area is the main trailhead, next to the informational kiosk. Take the path in the grass that heads north/northeast and follows the shore of the lake. About half the time, you'll have a water view; other times, it will be tall grasses, trees, or cow pastures. Depending on the time of day and time of year, you'll see a variety of birds, insects, deer, cattle, and maybe a big spiny lizard, a snapping turtle, or a harmless rat snake if you're lucky. In the spring, wildflowers and butterflies are abundant, but so can be the mud. In summer, it is hotter than Hades but the lake breeze is nice with the blue water and blue skies. In the fall, a few of the trees take on a magnificent red, orange, and yellow color scheme. In winter, everything is dried out and gray. I just love watching the seasons change here. At different points along the trail, you'll find rest benches, trail markers, and spurs down to the water, where you are welcome to go for a swim (at least at the time of this writing in June 2022). It's one of the last places around Canyon Lake where you can do that without paying a fee, but you've got to want it bad enough to hike there & back, and you can only bring what you can carry on your back. The trail (more like a dual-track dirt road) is mostly flat and open with sand, grass, or caliche surfaces, but there are a few challenging sections with short inclines, yards of bumpy rocks, and a couple of wet weather creek crossings. After a rain, there's also the possibility that some local dude from the adjacent neighborhood will have gone "night muddin'" out there in a 4x4 and made the ruts deep in some areas, but this has lately not been such a problem since the Comal County Sherriff has started warning about the potential $5,000 fine for using a motorized vehicle on the trail. A few words of warning: - This park property is between private land (residences, ranches, and businesses) and the lake. Be sure to stay on the trail and don't trespass over fences or beyond posted "private property" areas. - Shade is limited and the sun can be intense at least 10 months of the year, so wear a hat and sunscreen, make sure you're hydrated, go with a buddy, and try to time your trip for hours close to sun up or sundown. It would not be easy for an emergency vehicle to reach you out there if heatstroke happened. - No restrooms, water fountains, or trash bins are available to users of this trail. Pack in and pack out everything. Leave no trace. Litterbugs, shoo, stay away!

The Old Hancock Trail is primarily a trail for horses, but it also makes a good hiking trail. If it…read moreis warm outside, beware because there is lots of sunshine on this trail and little shade. Investing in some SPF 40 might be a good idea. It is mostly a dirt trail that skirts the northern side of the lake and stretches for about 3 1/2 miles to end at Canyon Park. To find the trailhead, just find your way to FM 306 (I took FM 12 out of San Marcos and it was a scenic drive). Once you pass FM 3424 on the north side of the lake, continue for about 1.9 miles on FM 306 until you see a street sign for Hancock Road. This road passes by a small airport and then dead ends at the trailhead where there is tons of free parking. Take a picnic with you and maybe a swimsuit, because there are several places along the trail that would be a good stop for a swim and a bite to eat. I mostly felt like I was hiking on someone's ranch road that happened to be next to a nice lake. I saw several deer and birds along the way, and there were a few people on horseback also. I'm sure this trail would be full of wildflowers and butterflies in the Spring. Anyway, I hope this encourages you to check it out when you have a free day to play in the sun. I'm not sure how Yelp ended up with this in Lubbock, but don't worry, I am working with them to fix this error. Yes, it is on Canyon Lake. Google Maps must hate Canyon Lake for some reason. :-)

Kayaking from the south spur at Old Hancock Trail

A view from the trail at the halfway point

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A view from the trail on a summer dusk hike, July 2022

Hidden Springs Equestrian Center

(2 reviews)

25.9 mi

Love this place! Mrs. Kathy is such an amazing teacher. She taught us so much and let us be apart…read moreof everything which made me super grateful. We got to work with Cowpony & met some other awesome horses too! Another great addition is how beautiful the facility is. I would so love to go back.

Why the heck not? Who doesn't like horses in some form or fashion... Whether up close and personal…read moreor on your T.V. they are fascinating creatures.

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NISD Natatorium

(7 reviews)

9.3 mi

This is an AMAZING facility with indoor and outdoor pools that are exceptionally clean and…read morerefreshing. Seniors like me can swim for free once we turn 65 and obtain a gold card. I love the consistently cool temperature in both pools. Now I am enjoying the 50 meter LC pool outside. If I have any complaint, it is only that the pool has been closing more frequently lately, due to summer camps and meets and such. We seniors need our regular swimming times and days to prolong our longevity!

WOW!!! Now that is how you build a swim center!! We came to NISD Natatorium for a swim meet from…read moreAustin. The best swim meet facility we have been to yet. None like that in Austin. Very impressive. We were swimming in their outside pool this weekend with 20+ lanes. You could see all perfectly from the stands and a nice cool breeze blows over the trees while you watch. Plenty of room to spread out. The meet ran a little longer than anticipated, so I would recommend the meet organizer allows more time in their schedule or reduce the number of 10 minute breaks between events. Otherwise, everything else was great. I look forward to my kids swimming there again. Definitely worth the drive to San Antonio for a swim meet.

So excited we got to see Phelps in San Antonio.

My babies during the Olympic training camp observation day.

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We got to take another picture of Allison.

Roosevelt Swimming Pool

4.3

15.3 mi

Roosevelt Swimming Pool is part of Roosevelt Park south of downtown. It is one of several public…read moreswimming pools run by San Antonio Parks and Rec. All outdoor public swimming pools run by the city are free to all, open six days a week throughout the summer swimming season, and follow very similar rules and protocol. This review will focus on Roosevelt Swimming Pool and what sets it apart from other city swimming pools. As with most city pools, you are required to sign in at the front desk with name, age group, and gender. These roles help the parks department obtain funding to continue operation of the pools, so it is very important to sign in. Roosevelt Pool is a throwpack to 1950's pool design. Larger than most city pools, Roosevelt also is kidney shaped with several rows of concrete bleachers. This is one of the more popular pools and there are always dozens of people in the water, especially at the shallow end. It can get very crowded in the shallow area on weekends and holidays. The depth ranges from 3ft to about 10ft. There is usually ample room for swimming laps although the pool sides in the deep end can become crowded with teenagers, and we all know how they can be. Although it is a bigger pool, parking is limited, and you may find yourself waiting or walking up a stretch of hill to the entrance. There are male and female changing rooms that double as bathrooms. Roosevelt Pool is feeling its age, and you will want to be careful not to cut yourself on the rough cracks on the walls and floor of the pool. They hurt! The pool has a small waterslide for the kids, but they rarely open it up all season. Not sure why, but they just don't seem to like to. The manager for this pool is not the friendliest, and that attitude is passed along to the lifeguards who can be surly but are generally nice. Fruit and water are allowed in the pool area, but no other food. They have hourly or bi-hourly breaks for pH leveling, and you will spend between 20-30 minutes of time out of the water per break. The concrete can be very hot and shade is limited.

Went to a birthday party and the kids had so much fun! So many tables available. Was not overly…read morecrowded

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George Block Aquatic Center

4.2

(5 reviews)

6.5 mi

A wonderful place to exercise in the pool. The instructor is wonderful-she pushes you and for me…read morethat is a huge plus! The area is always clean and secure

The Aquatic Center is a great place to go to if you would like to swim laps, but want to avoid the…read morehefty price of a gym membership. They also offer diving and swimming lessons, as well as a big area to just play in. I went to the Aquatic Center with a large group of teenagers that I was supervising and I was surprised at how assertive the staff were. They must have experience with unruly teenagers dive bombing off of the bleachers, because they were non too friendly while explaining the rules. Fortunately, the kids were so excited to be able to swim that they didn't mind sitting through a 15 -minute lecture. After that was over, the lady reluctantly released our group to get ready and jump in. The dressing rooms are fine, nothing special, but they do have that weird odor that comes from stagnant water sitting on the floor. I desperately attempted not to think about athlete's feet and other fungi while getting ready. They do have those cool machines that dry your swimming suits though, so that is a plus. I was excited to swim laps and dive, while most of the kids just enjoyed the recreational area. The Aquatic Center has pretty limited hours for family swim time (mostly just on weekends from 1 to 5 p.m. but with extended hours in the summer), but if you are interested in swimming laps, you'll have more options. This place isn't really fancy, but it definitely gets the job done. You can visit for only $4 or get a 16 visit punch card for $36 online. That's a great price, better than you will find most anywhere else. So if you want to get a few pounds from your waist but not your wallet, The Aquatic Center is your place.

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The DoSeum

4.2

(341 reviews)

15.9 mi

What a great space to get kids energy out! Met up with some of my TLG mamas and their kiddos to…read morehave a little playdate here and I honestly didn't know what to expect, so we went with doing the day pass ($18 per person ages 1+) yes it's pricey, but I also can see how much these kids can do! You can probably guess that we upgraded to the family of 4 year pass ($180, but used our day pass cost to include into that membership). Thinking ahead here, when it will get stupid hot later in the summer time, great way to take the kids to burn their energy and not get stir house crazy being inside all day - great way to break up the day from all the screaming and jumping around. The exhibits: wow, SO much variety! It's basically 2 stories, downstairs is the main floor area, and options! When you first enter, there's giant toy puzzles shaped as gears, then another room that takes you to a full on pretend city arena where there's little tykes cars for these kids to drive around in this pretend city, a HEB store front, airplane simulation, trolley, car wash, vet office, etc. so fun for these kids! Then another room where there's instruments like a giant piano and other fun things for kids to explore. Outside, there are 2 areas, one is a bubble play area to explore ways to play with bubbles in SO many different ways. Another outside area, playground with a giant slide, water play area with boats and things that you can imagine with water. For over stimulated kiddos, there's a room downstairs that's called a "calming room" where it's much quieter than out in the open if you need time to decompress from the chaos. Upstairs, there's a pretend to play with tools and right next to it and where you can assemble flowers. Now food wise, there's a Café Bakery Lorraine downstairs which include their macaroons, sandwiches, snack platter, crossiants, etc. It's a little pricey, but at least it's good! You are allowed to bring snacks, water inside, but not outside food like actual meals. Parking: it's free and first come first served out in the front area. Overall, we'll be back since we're now members! Excited to keep taking the kids here as there is so much to do here!

This is a pretty cool place! My daughter loved it and I loved that Bakery Lorraine is on-site…read more I'd give it one more star, except things were missing- like no stuffed animals in the vet, things were broken, and the outside area we had to avoid because the mosquitoes were insane!!

Upstairs with the tool area

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White Water Bay

4.0

13.0 mi

White Water Bay is totally a life saver from the Forever Summer Texas heat as it's a decent sized…read morewater park that's right inside Six Flags Fiesta Texas the best part about it is that you can get into it for free with your season pass or payed park admission! On the day I visited it was 103 outside by mid day I couldn't take the heat anymore and came here to cool off and get my hair wet I must say it was a totally refreshing way to escape the heat of the day! They have a good number of waterslides here as well as having all of them be completely different from the next one definitely the highlight of the slides has to be Thunder Rapids Water Coaster as it's the first of its kind in North America and wow is it fun I've never ridden a slide like this before and I found it to be super fun as well as Wet and totally unique to anything I've ever experienced before as the technology that created this is totally rad and a great way to knock out those huge stair cases! The ground here can get super hot I mean super hot and that's coming from me someone who's always barefoot at waterparks so make sure you bring some sandals or something to keep your feet cool from the burning cement or just try to walk in the shade and water spots to keep them from burning! As anyone who visits waterparks will tell you coming to one can be a great workout as well as a rewarding time as your climbing lots of staircases and getting some swim action in if you choose to do that wile your inside their huge State Of Texas shaped wave pool. The waterpark opened a bit later than the park but it was all good as it was super hot by then and this was much needed the best part about this is that Gold Pass members can get into the Water Park 10 min early so that will definitely save you a bit of time and get you on a few more slides! Overall I really enjoyed my time here at the waterpark as all the slides were fun and I thought it was cool that their wave pool had its unique Texas shape to it as it made for some fun waves and splashes! Stay cool Wet and amazing good people of the Yelp Community in the Forever Summer sunshine!

Food is WAY overpriced, not just standard amusement park overpriced. Chicken strips are $20, no…read moresides or drink included. There are tons of gnats. People leave their stuff all over the tables and then disappear, so you can't sit down anywhere to eat. There is no shade anywhere over water, so you can't wade unless you are directly in the Texas Sun. If you want shade, you have to pay for it by buying lounge chairs or a cabana. The kids waited in line for about 25 minutes for the ride to breakdown; when this happens, they do not accommodate them by fast passing them later or anything like that, they are basically just told tough luck, try again later. A locker big enough to fit a backpack will run you $17.

Thunder Rapids Water Coaster

Texas Tumble

Entrance

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First Tee - Greater San Antonio

4.6

(8 reviews)

15.5 mi

Such a great place for kids of all ages starting at 5 years old to learn the basics of golf!! Also…read moreanother way to just get some fresh air and make some friends as well!! The instructors are knowledgeable and very patient with these kids which is an added plus. We signed our son for their 6 week course and I feel like it's the perfect amount for kids to keep them interested and not "over it" vibes. Parking: can be easy and a little hard depending on timing, the whole area is near downtown/zoo/Park area!

Excuse me but........ it's TEE TIME GUYS!! Ok u have to be observant because if your not looking…read moreyou will drive right past this place the first time!! The location is BEAUTIFUL and not as loud as you would think!! Landscaping is everything over here!! The sun is playing peek a boo over here but it's a gorgeous day to play golf. BIG open area ... the parking is a bit small in my opinion BUT you can make it work. They have a place for you to grab a drink... snacks and balls for golfing!!! You can look around and just breathe in the FREAH air!! I like this place and while your here u might catch the choo choo train coming from the zoo..... yes friend the zoo is around the corner. Lol so come hang out and bring your family for some sun and fun fun fun!!!