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Sculpture Falls

Travis County, Texas

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Travis County, Texas
Access status
Guide: greenbelt trail past Twin Falls
The walk
About 1.2 miles from the Gaines/Twin Falls trailhead, per a local guide
Ground & access
Rocky, uneven greenbelt trail with a rocky descent near Twin Falls. Rocks at the falls are slippery.
City of Austin: Barton Creek Greenbelt

Sculpture Falls is a limestone ledge waterfall and swimming hole on Barton Creek in the Barton Creek Greenbelt, a City of Austin park. The city lists the Gaines Park/MoPac trailhead on the MoPac southbound service road as the access for Twin Falls. From there a rocky descent leads to Twin Falls, and Sculpture Falls is farther along the main trail upstream. The falls run only when Barton Creek is flowing after rain; the city does not monitor water levels, so check a stream gauge first. The city warns that conditions can change quickly in storms. Trash cans are only at trailheads, so carry out everything. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Gaines Park/MoPac trailhead of the Barton Creek Greenbelt, down to Twin Falls, then upstream on the main greenbelt trail to Sculpture Falls

A local guide says Sculpture Falls is 1.2 miles from the Gaines/Twin Falls trailhead. The Outbound lists 3.23 miles for its out-and-back hike to both falls.

Rocky, uneven greenbelt trail with a rocky descent near Twin Falls. Rocks at the falls are slippery.

Where to start

Gaines Park/MoPac Trailhead, 3918 S MoPac Expy southbound service road, Austin, TX 78746: limited free street parking and no restrooms, per the city.

Timing & water

The falls only run when Barton Creek is flowing. Avoid the creek during or after heavy rain.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned for this trailhead. No booking is needed.

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

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Travis County, Texas.

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