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

4 waterfalls near Falls City have live flow data today

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 99°F

Aft 98°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 96°F Partly Sunny
Sun 99°F Sunny Best
Mon 98°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 98°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Falls City

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Dittmar Falls Moderate · 156 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Skiles Falls Moderate · 128 cfs 33rd percentile
  3. 3 Horseshoe Falls Low · 151 cfs 11th percentile
  4. 4 Slumber Falls Barely Flowing · 55 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Falls City (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

LiDAR terrain view around Skiles Falls in Texas, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR
2.1 miles away
Texas
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Falls City

LiDAR terrain view around Skiles Falls in Texas, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR
2.1 miles away
Texas
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
34.6 miles away
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42.7 miles away
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49.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Falls City

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Falls City?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Falls City, including Skiles Falls.

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.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Falls City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Falls City is Skiles Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

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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