Beaten path OFF the beaten path

Ginger and Crumpet by the water fall.

User: Ginger - 11/22/2009

Location: Balcones Park

Rating: 3stars

Difficulty: 2stars

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 3.50 Miles Elapsed Time: N/A

Comments:

This is an interesting trail that runs between neighborhoods. It is mostly paved, so it was perfect for a hike the day after rain showers. Of course, that posed some problems where the trail was under water because the creek had risen. The dog loved it! 4 dew claw up. There were no people around so we let him off leash and he had a blast--wallowing in mud pits and splashing around in the creek. The tunnels were a little creepy, but not too intimidating. The water was high, so the water fall was very pretty.

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