Salado Creek Trail – Morningstar Boardwalk loop from Windcrest

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Salado Creek Trail – Morningstar Boardwalk loop from Windcrest

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Salado Creek Trail – Morningstar Boardwalk loop from Windcrest

02:25

41.0km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.5 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

16.0 km

Morningstar Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

The area around the boardwalk is a natural habitat for many birds and other wildlife. Birders frequent the area to spot a variety of species. Keep in mind that there's limited shade along the boardwalk.

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22.9 km

Salado Creek Greenway

Forest

23.9 km

Walker Ranch Park — Alternate Salado Creek Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Alt route through Walker Ranch Park. Can be taken either direction.

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24.4 km

Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This area boasts of a rich history dating back thousands of years. Archaeological evidence suggests that the location near the confluence of Panther Springs Creek and Salado Creek was a …

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25.2 km

Salado Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

E. North Loop Rd is finally complete allowing one to take the road or the trail.

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32.9 km

Morningstar Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Popular cycling spot on the Salado Creek Greenway trail. Keep an eye out for wildlife!

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41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

8.45 km

5.71 km

137 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

16.9 km

2.18 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 6 October

31°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

July 24, 2026,Linda's Friday Bike Ride

Linda was ride leader for Fred, John M, and Rod. Despite some rain overnight the the trails were clear and dry. We covered a bit more than 28 miles. Rod showed us an alternate way to get from the Tobin Trail to Los Patio using surface streets and a back way around NE Baptist hospital. It avoids construction and flooding …