About

Panther Canyon covers 49 acres and begins in Landa Park near the headwaters of the Comal Springs which are fed by waters of the Edwards Aquifer emerging within the Balcones fault zone. The trails ascend the Balcones Escarpment into the Edwards Plateau under the shade of oaks, Ashe juniper, cedar elm, and under-story trees including Mexican buckeye, kidneywood, and Texas persimmon. Panther Canyon is located in Landa Park from Landa Park Drive to Ohio Avenue and offers multiple trail options. Hikers should allow at least 1.5 hours to explore all 1.8 miles of trails.

Canyon Trail

The Canyon Trail crosses a dry creek bed of an ephemeral stream that only flows during or immediately after a rain. The gently sloping pedestrian trail leads visitors approximately six-tenths of a mile through the Balcones Escarpment.

Small Loop

The Small Loop offers access off of Ohio Avenue near New Braunfels High School, and includes approximately half a mile of moderately strenuous trails with a variety of flora and fauna.

Rim Trail

The Rim Trail begins at the headwaters of the Comal Springs, spans approximately three-quarters of a mile, and is considered moderately strenuous due to elevation changes, in contrast to the relatively flat Canyon Trail.