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Summary: Walking thru the Alamo Quarry Market, admire the old quarry buildings & static displays of mining equipment. Leaving Market, climb uphill to head of La Jara Creek & follow it downhill under canopy of trees. Continue thru Alamo Heights neighborhood toward McNay mansion/art museum, admiring the homes, expecially on Bluebonnet. Pass through the long, covered corredor at AH High School, with water fountain, soda machines, & several restful venues with seating. Continue thru quiet backstreets to AH Middle School. Walk thru AH MS. Continue to St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church with its Alamo-like facade, restored chapel, grotto, & unique stations of the cross. Continue thru the grounds. You will pass large, more modern, and beautiful church. Near Market, notice the large open-pit quarry, now golf course. Good view from top of stairs at back of cinema. Route of volkmarch held during Nov 03 by Selma Pathfinders Volksmarch Club, http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Gorge/9195 Trailhead: From downtown SAN ANTONIO, drive toward the TOWER OF THE AMERICAS, turn right on S. ALAMO going SOUTH, turn left on DURANGO going EAST, go UNDER EXPRESSWAY, immediately turn left (north) on ACCESS ROAD between expressway and Alamodome, try to stay in left lane, which will become center lane, which will become RAMP to expressway immediately as you cross over COMMERCE, continue NORTH on EXPRESSWAY (U.S. HIGHWAY 281), DO NOT EXIT right or left, pass through the S-CURVE (50 MPH), the ALAMO QUARRY MARKET will appear on your right, immediately take FIRST RIGHT EXIT (BASSE ROAD EAST). The second right exit is Basse Road West. On BASSE ROAD EAST take first of several LEFT EXITS into the ALAMO QUARRY MARKET. Park and start walking. (Lat:29.4955 Lon:-98.4807) Trail Guides for San Antonio Quarry Market Walk Loop: Alamo Quarry Market by Casey Steuart (SA Cyber Services) Texas State Travel Guide by TX Dept of Transportation (TX Dept of Transportation) AAA TourBook--Texas by American Automobile Association (AAA Publishing) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: San Antonio Police, 210-207-7273; Alamo Heights Police, 210-822-3321 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Frank Chappell, who has posted 11 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by RP on 1/19/2008 Comfortable, easy urban hike. Good exercise, pretty homes. Will do again just to be out and moving in a nice developed area. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Texas Hiking, Texas Trails, Texas Hikes, Bexar County Hiking, Bexar County Trails, Bexar County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||