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 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 80°F Sunny
Thu 83°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 77°F Sunny
Sat 72°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 66°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 71°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Falls City

Updated 26 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Skiles Falls Moderate · 361 cfs 35th percentile
  2. 2 Dittmar Falls Moderate · 163 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing · 103 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Slumber Falls Barely Flowing · 58 cfs 0th percentile

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All 4 Waterfalls Near Falls City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Falls City

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.

How tall are the waterfalls near Falls City?

The tallest waterfall near Falls City is Skiles Falls at 5 feet.

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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