Waterfall Hikes Near Harwood, TX

48 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Harwood is a crossroads of a few dozen people on US 90, and every waterfall in its radius lies off to the west. Slumber Falls is the reachable one with a reason attached, a stretch of the Guadalupe near New Braunfels where swimming is allowed. Dittmar, Barber, Horseshoe, and Rust are names on the map with little else recorded, small Hill Country drops that need recent rain to perform. Five entries total, so pack for a river day and keep plans loose.

Located at 29.6664°N, -97.5018°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Harwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Harwood is flowing strongly today

Barber Falls Moderate Dittmar Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Roaring Rust Falls Low Slumber Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 96°F

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Flowing best right now near Harwood

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 159 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Barber Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 45th percentile
  3. 3 Dittmar Falls Low · 175 cfs 24th percentile
  4. 4 Rust Falls Low · 107 cfs 10th percentile
  5. 5 Slumber Falls Barely Flowing · 45 cfs 1st percentile

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All 5 Waterfalls Near Harwood

Dittmar Falls

8.1 miles away
Texas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slumber Falls waterfall

Slumber Falls

37.2 miles away
Texas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Barber Falls

11 miles away
Texas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

6.7 miles away
Texas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rust Falls

40.7 miles away
Texas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Harwood

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Harwood?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Harwood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Harwood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Harwood is Barber Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Harwood require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Harwood?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Harwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Harwood?

The closest waterfall to Harwood is Dittmar Falls, approximately 24.4 miles away.

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