Texas Falls

Last weekend we found the most amazing natural water falls within 10 miles of our house.  We went back today to try the 1.2 mile hike around the area.

  The hike was a lot harder than we expected as it was rated “easy”.  Apparently “easy” means something different in hiking terminology.  It was a really nice hike though and we both had a really good time.  There is actually a great endorphin rush that you feel typically at the end of a hike through these beautiful areas.  We will probably go back again when we have company as it is so conveniently close and so easy to just walk up and take pictures of the falls.     The water looks beautiful but swimming is prohibited in the area.  At first this seems like a bit of a drag because the water is crystal clear and has carved out mysterious looking

caves under the rocks.  They naturally inspire you to want to jump down and explore them but after closer observation it soon becomes obvious why they prohibit people from doing just that.  The only way to get down to the water would be to jump from one of the rocks above – about a 50 foot drop straight down into ice cold water.  The real problem then would be “how do you get back out?”  The best way would be to climb a rope back up to the top of the rocks but not very many people can pull their own body weight up a 50 foot rope and would be even harder after spending any amount of time in the frigid water.  I would guess that there have been some tragic incidents in this water hole in the past.  They still allow you to walk on the rocks around the top which is quite exhilarating.