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

Updated 12 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

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Flowing best right now near New Braunfels

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

  1. 1 Barber Falls Roaring · 0 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 159 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Pedernales Falls Strong · 7 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Slumber Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Dittmar Falls Low · 161 cfs 10th percentile
  6. 6 Skiles Falls Barely Flowing · 103 cfs 6th 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

11.1 miles away
Texas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Dittmar Falls in Texas, about 43 feet of drop LiDAR

Dittmar Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

4.3 miles away
Texas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Rust Falls in Texas, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Rust Falls

27.1 miles away
Texas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Edge Falls waterfall

Edge Falls

Texas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Barber Falls in Texas, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Barber Falls

25.5 miles away
Texas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pedernales Falls waterfall

Pedernales Falls

22.9 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

27 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 Barber 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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