Q&A

How long is hike to Hamilton Pool?

How long is hike to Hamilton Pool?

¼ mile
The hiking trail to the pool is ¼ mile (0.4 km) long. It is steep with uneven steps and takes approximately 30 minutes to hike from the parking lot to the pool and back.

What can I bring to Hamilton Pool?

Bring water shoes as well as shoes you can hike comfortably in. Bring drinking water. There’s no water or concessions available. Leave pets at home.

Is Hamilton pool open year round?

Hamilton Pool Preserve is open year-round (except for a few holidays – check the website for those), so you could potentially swim any day of the year… although it would be really cold in the winter! Reservations are required every day March – Oct and on weekends from Nov – February.

What should I wear to Hamilton Pool?

Make sure you bring cash to the park, too, because an additional $15 cash entrance fee is required on the day you visit. Wear tennis shoes. It’s advisable to wear tennis shoes because a steep and rocky quarter-mile hike is required to access the pool. Swimming is not guaranteed.

Why is Hamilton Pool closed?

Rocks started to fall after the freeze that hit Texas in February. Water seeped into cracks on the rocky area above the pool, and when it froze, it expanded and caused things to shift, officials said. “The reason this is closed is out of an abundance of caution,” said Hector Nieto, Travis County spokesman.

Are there fish in Hamilton Pool?

Hamilton Pool is a lake near Lakeway. The most popular species caught here are Largemouth bass, Alligator gar, and Bluegill. 9 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

Is Hamilton Pool kid friendly?

Hamilton Pool, also known by locals as “The Grotto,” is a pristine, spring-fed, bona fide swimmin’ hole that is family friendly and fun for all ages.

Can you get married at Hamilton pool?

The Property boasts large open event spaces with rustic-chic elegance that can accommodate both small & intimate weddings up to very large celebrations. Our wedding packages include an on-site rehearsal prior to your wedding. Of course, you can use the property for bridal and engagement portraits.

Is Hamilton pool A cenote?

Incredible beauty in the Texas Hill Country! Other than the crowds, this is one of the most beautiful spot in Texas. Underground springs flow into this cavern opening. If you have ever seen a Cenote in Mexico, this is as close as you will come in Texas.

Where is Hamilton Pool located?

How to get there. The Hamilton Pool Preserve is a 45-minute drive west of Austin, Texas. The address is 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd. Dripping Spgs, TX 78620.

Can you get married at Hamilton Pool?

How many miles of trails in Hamilton County?

Check out the comprehensive county trails map below. The city bike loops and routes of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield have been combined to create a county trails map. Parks are also marked on the maps and include internal trails. With more than 500 miles of trails in Hamilton County there are many level of trails and loops.

When is the best time to ride a bike in Hamilton?

Find the right bike route for you through Hamilton, where we’ve got 525 cycle routes to explore. The routes you most commonly find here are of the flat or downhill type. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of May and August.

When to go swimming at Hamilton Pool Preserve?

The reservation periods are from 9 am – 12:30 pm and from 2 pm – 5:30 pm. Each reservation period requires a separate reservation. On each day, all recreational activities, such as hiking, birding and swimming, will end at 12:30 pm and at 5:30 pm.

Where is Hamilton Pool Preserve in Travis County?

Hamilton Pool Preserve was designated a nature preserve by the Travis County Commissioner’s Court in 1990. Located 3/4 mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50-foot waterfall as it plunges into the head of a steep box canyon.