Georgetown is home to one of the prettiest waterfall hikes in Texas! You can find this natural waterfall known as Crockett Gardens and Waterfall by hiking 2.5 miles from the trailhead that begins in Cedar Breaks Park. In order to enter Cedar Breaks Park, you must obtain a day use pass reservation by calling 877-444-6777 or online at recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232544. Park your vehicle at Cedar Breaks Park parking area, and then hike to the falls. Be prepared for a rough terrain. The easiest way to access the falls is to kayak!
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Texas Monthly Recommends: A Glorious Georgetown Hike
Texas Monthly recently featured Georgetown’s Goodwater Loop Trail around Lake Georgetown! Read what Jacqueline Knox of Texas Monthly had to say about this Georgetown hike>
Lake Georgetown
500 Lake Overlook Dr.
877-444-6777
Lake Georgetown Army Corps of Engineers
For the more serious angler or water enthusiast, this 1200 acre lake offers boating, skiing, fishing, four separate camping areas, a wildlife preserve and 16 miles of hiking trails. Cedar Breaks Park and Jim Hogg Park have boat ramps and camping facilities with RV hook-ups and restrooms with showers. Russell Park has both a camping and swimming area, a boat ramp and restrooms with showers. Tejas Park offers primitive camping and picnic areas. Fishing is some of the best in the region, with small and largemouth bass, white bass, flathead and channel cat. Online advance registrations are required to enter all Lake Georgetown Parks: Call 877-444-6777 or online Lake Georgetown Reservations
San Gabriel River Trail (Goodwater Loop)
San Gabriel River Trail, also known as Goodwater Loop, is a 26.9 mile trail along the San Gabriel River and Lake Georgetown. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. See Army Corps of Engineers Hiking Trail Map>