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 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 100°F

Tod 101°F Sunny
Wed 102°F Sunny
Thu 101°F Sunny
Fri 99°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 101°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 100°F Sunny Best
Mon 100°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Falls City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Moderate · 294 cfs 25th percentile
  2. 2 Dittmar Falls Low · 195 cfs 23rd percentile
  3. 3 Slumber Falls Low · 53 cfs 10th percentile
  4. 4 Skiles Falls Barely Flowing · 142 cfs 3rd 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.

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Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Falls City

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Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
24.6 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
26.4 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
22.1 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 Dittmar 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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