Near Onion Creek Trail
The falls just off the Onion Creek Trail right next to the visitor center.

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Onion Creek Trail

3.5 (8 Ratings)
A paved multi-use trail past Upper McKinney Falls.
2.8
mi
Distance
132
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWaterfallWildlife
Access Issues
The entrance fee is $6 for adults or free for those with a Texas State Parks Pass.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.78mi
Distance
132ft
Elevation Gain
132ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
617ft
High Point
497ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This paved multi-use trail travels north from the parking area near Upper McKinney Falls before heading south through a lovely grove of trees paralleling Onion Creek. Further along, the trail circles around the campground prior to diving back into the woods. Before returning to the start of the trail near Smith Visitor Center, hikers will pass the remains of an old horse trainer's cabin.

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