Waterfall Hikes Near Falls City, TX

900 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Four waterfalls make the fifty mile radius around Falls City, and all of them lie north, up where the Hill Country begins beyond San Antonio. Slumber Falls on the Guadalupe River is the one with a recorded draw, swimming allowed in the river around it. Skiles, Dittmar, and Horseshoe are creek drops with thin records that show best after rain. The brush country south of here runs flat, so any waterfall day from Falls City opens with real highway miles.

Located at 28.9822°N, -98.0217°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Falls City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

2 of 4 waterfalls near Falls City are flowing strongly today

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Tod 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Vet 76°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 78°F Sunny
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 74°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Falls City

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Skiles Falls Roaring · 728 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Dittmar Falls Strong · 183 cfs 85th percentile
  3. 3 Slumber Falls Moderate · 58 cfs 36th percentile
  4. 4 Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing · 103 cfs 4th percentile

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All 4 Waterfalls Near Falls City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Falls City

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Falls City?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Falls City, including Slumber Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Falls City?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Falls City, including Slumber Falls.

How tall are the waterfalls near Falls City?

The tallest waterfall near Falls City is Skiles Falls at 5 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Falls City require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Falls City requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Falls City?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Falls City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Falls City?

The closest waterfall to Falls City is Skiles Falls, approximately 2.1 miles away.

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