Start Riding MTB in San Antonio! // Where to RIDE and how to Get There LCG / Monkey Loop/ Parkwood

Recently, I've noticed a ton of new mountain bikers taking to the local trails. Whether you're visiting from out of town or just getting into mountain biking, the trail options in San Antonio are abundant. Navigating the trail systems in this city can even feel a bit overwhelming at first.
In today's adventure, I planned a route that will hopefully make your first ride in San Antonio go smoother.
I launched from the Fox Park Trailhead in Northwest San Antonio and rode some of my favorite trails along the Leon Creek Greenway as I made my way to O.P. Schnabel Park. From there, I made my way over to the downhill trails at Parkwood near Prue Road Trailhead.
Some of my favorite trails along this route include Birds of Prey, the Monkey Loop, and Mainline trail at Parkwood. Overall, this route is about nine miles in total and gives riders the opportunity to ride some of the funnest MTB trails along the Leon Creek Green way. The Strava link to this ride is below in the comments. I hope you enjoy!
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Thanks for watching and stay stoked!
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[@ChenzosWorld]

Here’s the link to the route on Strava. If you give this ride a try, be sure to let me know what you think. Stay stoked! 🤟 strava.app.link/x9E8nPvaoIb

[@f.j.garcia5782]

Ah man, I love the Monkey Loop Trail, I go back and forth on it at least ten times and it never gets old.

[@ChenzosWorld]

It’s a classic 🤟

[@DavesCampingAdventures]

that was kick Butt! I wish I could still ride like that, I use to in the 70's but now, there's no way with my bad back. I'll just watch you😂 love the video Chenzo.

[@ChenzosWorld]

Thanks for watching Dave! I’m havin a blast out there on the trails, def need a relaxing camp sesh soon to balance it out. Thanks for the support! 🙌

[@DavesCampingAdventures]

@@ChenzosWorld having a blast, it sure shows, looking forward to the next one.

[@user-xh7rz6sh7t]

Hey Chenzo. Do you guys have group rides? I’m moving back to Kerrville in the next few months and I’m hoping to do more riding in SA on my days off. Only thing that I ever rode there was OP Schnabel and Flat Rock of course. I left in 2013 and it looks like there are a lot of new trails. That’s really awesome to see. 👊🏼🙏🏼

[@ChenzosWorld]

There’s definitely some group rides here. They’re usually posted in the local MTB Facebook group “mountain bikers of San Antonio” check out the FB page for red bird ranch as well. They frequently host group rides there

[@user-xh7rz6sh7t]

@@ChenzosWorld Thank you pal.

[@raulsanchez1481]

Man I miss those trails! Had my bike stolen last July. The last time I was out at Parkwood, it was wet out and my buddy and I wiped out on those ramps. Lol thanks for the video!

[@ChenzosWorld]

YW bro. Thanks for watching! I’m sorry to hear about your bike.

[@shadpurcell74]

Thanks for including the MONK3Y LOOP sign ( I put that on the trail)

[@A.C0523]

Great vid and love those trails good to get some miles in! Have you ever been to Purgatory in San Marcos ? If you haven’t it’s a legit trail , let me know if interested as I ride there often.

[@ChenzosWorld]

Hey thanks bro. I haven’t ridden there yet but might check it out soon. I’ll probably take you up on that. Shoot me a message on IG

[@two-wheeledfun]

Ridden those trails many times and it's always a good time. Need to hike up to the top of Parkwood more though, haven't done the mainline too often. Nice vid!

[@ChenzosWorld]

Thanks for watchin bro. Parkwood has changed a bit since the last time I was there. Always a lot of fun tho 🤟

[@jaimemartinez5191]

Finally found it thanks Chenzo!!

[@ChenzosWorld]

You’re welcome bro. 😎🙌

[@mathewbascom1811]

The O.G. snake sticker is back😮, still have one in my prized collection in limited edition black and white. 🤙

[@ChenzosWorld]

Hey bro. Thanks for watching! I gta few new stickers for ya next time I’m in your neck of the woods 🙌

[@lifestartswhen1698]

The GoPro effect really flattened out the dip AND monkey loops! (Did you carve that tree? I won't tell anyone...) Really missing the old days.

[@ChenzosWorld]

It definitely did! I wish I could take credit for that masterpiece but I cannot lol… when you comin to town for a sesh?

[@lifestartswhen1698]

@@ChenzosWorld We def need to compare schedules and find the time.

[@ChenzosWorld]

@@lifestartswhen1698 fa sho. Hit me up. I’m on vacation for until the 28th

[@shadpurcell74]

I added the tree carving and signage (don't tell anyone) : )

[@ChenzosWorld]

@@shadpurcell74 strong work! ✊

[@blackphilipalvarez1305]

If only I was 20 years younger.

[@dariosalinas1461]

Awesome video. Gonna hit this today for the first time. Is there a preferred riding direction CW or CCW?

[@ChenzosWorld]

Monkey loop is usually run clockwise. Everything else is bidirectional. Have fun out there! 😎🤟

[@louviere69]

where is that little ramp from 0:23 ? I was jsut at fox park trailhead yesterday.... on my gravel bike. But ive been there 2 other times on my pivot switchblade and i have never seen that.