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Hill of Life Falls

Travis County, Texas

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Travis County, Texas
Access status
Partial guide: falls name not confirmed by an official source; steep descent
The walk
About half a mile down, 15 to 20 minutes, per The Outbound
Ground & access
Steep, rocky descent with loose rock, limestone ledges and concrete erosion-block steps up to a foot high, then a flat creekside trail.
The Outbound: Hill of Life Hiking Trail

This listing is on Barton Creek at the bottom of the Hill of Life, the steepest section of the Barton Creek Greenbelt in west Austin. Visitor guides describe the Hill of Life Dam at the bottom of the descent as a place to relax and swim when the creek is flowing. No official source names a Hill of Life Falls, so it is not confirmed that this listing is the water over that dam. From the trailhead at the top of Camp Craft Road, descend the steep, rocky Hill of Life trail to the creek. Return the same way, which means climbing back up the hill. The creek is often dry in drought.

Plan your visit

Trail's End/Camp Craft Rd. Trailhead at the top of Camp Craft Road, down the Hill of Life trail to Barton Creek at the Hill of Life Dam

The Outbound describes a half mile descent that takes around 15 to 20 minutes, ending at the Hill of Life Dam. Hiking Project says the Hill of Life drops 300 vertical feet in just over a third of a mile. The way back climbs the same hill.

Steep, rocky descent with loose rock, limestone ledges and concrete erosion-block steps up to a foot high, then a flat creekside trail.

Where to start

City of Austin lists the Trail's End/Camp Craft Rd. Trailhead at 1712 Camp Craft Rd with paid street parking. Hiking Project says to park off Scottish Woods Trail and Camp Craft Road.

Timing & water

Water depends on rain; the creek can be completely dry. Water levels can change quickly. City of Austin says park facilities close after 10 p.m.

Before you go

Street parking is paid daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., per the City of Austin. No other fee is mentioned.

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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