Near Pedernales Falls Access
Water flowing through Pedernales Falls.
Near Pedernales Falls Access
The pools and falls make for fun exploring and nice photo backdrops
Near Pedernales Falls Access
Get there early to beat the crowds. Dogs can easily explore as well (but should be leashed)
Near Pedernales Falls Access
Pedernales Falls from the scenic outlook.
Near Pedernales Falls Access
Clear views of the main cascades from the lower viewpoint

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Hike Trail

Pedernales Falls Access

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Enjoy a wide gravel path to an overlook of the falls, and then one of two singletracks down to the falls themselves.
0.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.25mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
122ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
942ft
High Point
820ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail begins at the main parking area for Pedernales Falls behind a large informational sign. This trail is part of a number of trails the park simply calls the !Pedernales Falls Trail System. Initially, the trail is very wide and made of gravel. It is also very smooth and flat aside from a few water bars. You'll pass a fork that leads to an overlook on the right. Right after the Pedernales Falls Trail, you'll come to a nice overlook of the falls. You'll need to take a few stairs to it. On your left/west, you'll see a singletrack pathway down to the falls. It dumps you out onto a sandbar near the middle falls.

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