New Braunfels advances Dry Comal Creek Trail plan

The existing Dry Comal Nature Trail, established in 2003, is a 2.25-mile loop trail located off Loop 337. The trail offers wildlife viewing and recreation opportunities and is the only mountain bike trail in the city's park system, according to city documents.

In 2013, a bond program included potential funding for the Dry Comal Creek Trail, but it was not funded due to insufficient remaining funds. Public interest in the trail remained high, leading to the development of the master plan.

Keep in mind

According to the city documents, challenges for the project include:

• Bank erosion
• Floodplain management
• Invasive vegetation

What’s next

The next steps in the update of the Dry Comal Creek Trail project include:

• Completing the feasibility study by August
• Presenting concept to the City Council and community stakeholders in September
• Securing funding for right-of-way acquisition
• Securing funding for construction
• Finalizing design within a year and a half
• Beginning construction phase, estimated to take 1-1.5 years