There are two main trails in this lovely park. 

One is a loop on the upper part of the park. It is fairly level with easy walking and benches. The part of the upper trail that is close to the river runs along the edge of the natural river "levee.' The slope is a thick tangle of understory vegetation in the summer, perfect for small, hiding passerines. 

The other half of the upper loop leads through an open prairie (in the process of being restored to a prairie) with grasses, brush, and cacti. 

Along this trail is a bird blind (unsure if the water feature is operational as of January 2024) and Chimney Swift Towers.

The western fence line along the upper trail may yield a good number of sparrows in the winter.

There are three ways down to the lower part of the park along the river. One is a fairly steep trail, one is a steep slope but with stone steps and the third one is up near the county road. There is an easy trail that runs along the river. 

Lots of Sparrows, Woodpeckers, Belted Kingfisher, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Carolina Chickadee, Loggerhead Shrike

Located east of Comfort Texas, James Kiehl River Bend Park encompasses 25-acres along the Guadalupe River with an upper terrace for walking trails, picnic areas, a wildlife observation blind and more. The lower terrace spans the entire length of the park with 1,634 feet of Guadalupe waterfront and is an ideal spot for swimming, fishing and launching kayaks. Named after James Kiehl, who was raised in Comfort and fought in the Iraq War, James Kiehl River Bend Park serves as a memorial park to honor him and his service.

James Kiehl River Bend Park is a serene 25-acre natural area with grassland, woodland, and riparian habitats. Enjoy fishing, paddling, swimming and relaxing. The mile and a half of trails are great for fun, exercise, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and nature study!

There is no drinking water available and the restrooms are port-a-potties.

There are two main trails. One is a loop on the upper part of the park. It is fairly level with easy walking and benches. There are three ways down to the lower part. One is a fairly steep trail, one is with stone steps and one is by the road. There is an easy trail that runs along the river. The other half of the loop leads through brush and cactus.