Waterfall Hikes Near New Braunfels, TX

92,993 residents
Chicago Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Guadalupe River does most of the waterfall work around New Braunfels. Slumber Falls is a river ledge upstream of town, a summer stop where swimming is allowed. Pedernales Falls State Park, off to the northwest, has the one developed trail in the set, 1.8 easy miles with about 100 feet of gain and dogs permitted. The other entries, Edge Falls near Kendalia among them, are Hill Country creek drops that run hardest after spring rain. Eight falls land in the radius.

Located at 29.6994°N, -98.1148°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Braunfels

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

2 of 8 waterfalls near New Braunfels are flowing strongly today

Barber Falls Moderate Dittmar Falls Barely Flowing Edge Falls Strong Rust Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Pedernales Falls Moderate Skiles Falls Moderate Slumber Falls Moderate

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Flowing best right now near New Braunfels

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Edge Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Rust Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 74th percentile
  3. 3 Barber Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Pedernales Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 Dittmar Falls Moderate · 156 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Skiles Falls Moderate · 128 cfs 33rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Braunfels (2 waterfalls)

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All 8 Waterfalls Near New Braunfels

Slumber Falls waterfall

Slumber Falls

3.8 miles away
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LiDAR terrain view around Dittmar Falls in Texas, about 43 feet of drop LiDAR

Dittmar Falls

4.4 miles away
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Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

10.5 miles away
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LiDAR terrain view around Rust Falls in Texas, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Rust Falls

19.9 miles away
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Edge Falls waterfall

Edge Falls

27 miles away
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LiDAR terrain view around Barber Falls in Texas, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Barber Falls

27.9 miles away
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Pedernales Falls waterfall

Pedernales Falls

37.2 miles away
Texas
Easy
1.8 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Skiles Falls in Texas, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR

Skiles Falls

39.2 miles away
Texas
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Braunfels

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Braunfels?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near New Braunfels, including Pedernales Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Braunfels?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near New Braunfels, including Pedernales Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Braunfels?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Braunfels, including Pedernales Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near New Braunfels?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Braunfels?

The shortest waterfall hike near New Braunfels is Pedernales Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near New Braunfels require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near New Braunfels require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Braunfels?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near New Braunfels have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Braunfels?

The closest waterfall to New Braunfels is Slumber Falls, approximately 3.8 miles away.

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