Near Restoration Way
Main Loop
Near Restoration Way
A beatiful view directly on the trail, that makes you feel like you're wandering through the forest.
Near Restoration Way
Main Loop Trail, Friedrich Wilderness State Park, San Antonio, Texas
Near Restoration Way
A hilltop view from about halfway on the Restoration Way Loop
Near Restoration Way
An informative trail map kiosk helps you find your way at this intersection.

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Restoration Way

4.8 (4 Ratings)
A trail located to the west of the Vista Loop and accessed via the Main Loop Trail.
2.9
mi
Distance
311
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildlife
Access Issues
SAPW closes back trails during rainy weather for safety and trail preservation.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.89mi
Distance
311ft
Elevation Gain
302ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,439ft
High Point
1,194ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Restoration Way (RW) trail is a rugged trail accessible at the west end of the Friedrich Wilderness Park trail system. Restoration Way can be accessed at its north or south end from Vista Loop Trail off Mail Loop Trail. RW is approximately 3.0 miles end to end with ascents and descents though hilly, scrubby woodlands and grassy areas. Juniper, Crepe Myrtle, Live Oak, Hackberry, Persimmon, Cedar Elm, and Red bud trees shade hikers throughout route. The north end of trail is at the base of the Cielo Vista neighborhood. Large boulders and rocks will have to be overcome at different locations throughout path. At the 0.3-mi mark, the Mill Pass Trail cuts across this loop shortening the distance of RWQ. The Mill Pass Trail has a windmill near its mid-point.

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Contributors
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