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

Dittmar Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Skiles Falls Moderate Slumber Falls Barely Flowing

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Flowing best right now near Falls City

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 174 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Skiles Falls Moderate · 184 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Dittmar Falls Moderate · 175 cfs 25th percentile
  4. 4 Slumber Falls Barely Flowing · 45 cfs 1st 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.

Skiles Falls

15 miles away
Texas
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Falls City

Skiles Falls

15 miles away
Texas
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft

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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

6.7 miles away
Texas
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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