Canyon Lake Gorge
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The Canyon Lake Gorge is a wonderful way to spend your weekend if you are looking to see what the power of water can do. Dinosaur tracks, fossils and waterfalls are the experience you get when you take the tour. Enjoy the tour, walk across the largest Earth and Dam in Texas or enjoy the South Access Trail along the Guadalupe River. Book at Wiggle Butts and enjoy your evenings in a hot tub with the stars! Wiggle Butts #1: Sleeps six comfortably with 2 bedrooms and 3 beds. Private pool and hot tub for relaxation under the Texan sun. Fully equipped kitchen for culinary adventures. Fenced backyard and gated entry for security. Outdoor amenities include a hammock, fire pit, propane BBQ, and cornhole. Wiggle Butts #2: Sleeps four with a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy a private pool and hot tub for an intimate escape. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation. Perfect for smaller groups or a romantic retreat. Fully equipped kitchen for culinary adventures Fenced backyard and gated entry for security. Outdoor amenities include a fire pit, propane BBQ, and cornhole. Both properties are dog-friendly, allowing your furry family members to join in on the vacation fun. Imagine the joy of spending quality time with your loved ones, lounging by two pools, soaking in two hot tubs, and engaging in friendly cornhole competitions. The proximity to Canyon Lake ensures water adventures are just minutes away, while the enchanting Texas Hill Country provides a scenic backdrop for your escape. Families looking for their own space will appreciate the individuality of Wiggle Butts #1 and #2, each offering a unique experience tailored to your preferences. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, relaxation, or a mix of both, Wiggle Butts #1 and #2 promise an unforgettable Texas Hill Country vacation. Book your stay today and let the charm of Wiggle Butts become a cherished memory! Book one or both at: www.WiggleButtsRanch.com WORD Permit L1861 #wigglebuttsranch #fischertx #fischer #canyonlake #canyonlaketx #vacationcanyonlake #vacationrental #vacation #guadaluperiver #adoptdontshop #newbraunfelsvacation #vacationnewbraunfels #hillcountry #hillcountryvacation #wimberleytx #wimberleyvacation #guadaluperiver #floatnewbraunfels #whitewater #gruenetx #dogfriendly #gruene
wigglebuttsranchwigglebuttsranch
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Excellent, well-marked hike; fun for the whole family! HIKE: We did the self-guided hike since we had a child under 7 with us, this review is for that portion. (There are other guided hikes that are more strenuous that are available.) This one mile both ways out-and-back hike was about 30% shaded in the summer. It was hot but had lots of photo op areas and stopping points with benches and picnic tables. It was the best labeled trail I have ever hiked, with yellow markers about 100 yards or so. You absolutely won't get lost! Trail is well maintained- some with natural cedar mulch or gravel, with some slipping hazards if you aren't watching your steps. (This is not a wheelchair friendly hike.) KIDS: Our 6 and 8 year old enjoyed the hike, did not fall or complain about the length of the hike. (Make sure to ask for the adventure kit/backpacks to borrow from the visitor's center! They have binoculars, a compass, and a scavenger hunt to help kids have something to do!) BATHROOMS: fancier port-a-potties at the visitor center, AND a bathroom at the end of the trail in case you need it before returning! That is a nice luxury you don't see on most trails. STAFF was all helpful and knowledgeable, and they showed us fossils found around the area and made sure we were hiking safely.
Amanda RichAmanda Rich
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Canyon Lake Gorge is an outdoor lover's paradise. At just $5 per person over 12 on self-guided hikes, it is a very affordable option for getting outside with the family. For around $20 per person, you can get a guided tour on the weekend which allows you to get up and personal with the Gorge and the fossilized dinosaur tracks and marine life from over 100 million years ago. That's a pretty great value, in my opinion! The staff here are absolutely amazing, polite, and informative. This is also a geological wonder! I've added pictures of the fault here, one of only 3 places a feature like this can be seen in North America! This is an easy hike for self-guided and a moderate hike for guided tours. Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail. This is geological fun for all ages, so pack up the kids and the camera and head out! You won't be disappointed.
Skyler RightmireSkyler Rightmire
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We had a great morning heading out for a tour of the Canyon Lake Gorge today. Anna was our guide, and John was our Docent. They were absolutely wonderful! We learned so much about the 2002 flood, as well as all that was uncovered when the flood tore apart millions of years of rock to create the gorge. There is so much to see and learn. It’s a beautiful tour, and I highly recommend making a reservation. We signed up for the 3 hour tour, but since we were the only members on this tour it went a bit faster than the time they allow. When booking, take in consideration the heat and your endurance level. There are two shaded areas for breaks, one with a bathroom. We enjoyed every fossil, waterfall, and dinosaur footprint!
Kelly JohnsonKelly Johnson
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We embarked on the 90-minute guided adult walk through Gorge history—a journey that was both enlightening and scenic. Our GBRA guide was top-notch with hilarious dad jokes. Back up to GBRA guide was a Texas Master Naturalist docent bringing up the rear, ensuring we didn't wander off to join the local wildlife permanently. For more details, hop onto their website (not literally, unless you're into extreme browsing). They keep the group cozy, maxing out at 10 people—perfect for making friends or plotting your escape plan in case Bigfoot shows up. Oh, and we were bussed to the trail's peak, about 1.5 miles up, so our hike started on a high note (literally and figuratively).
PeterJosephPeterJoseph
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I stopped by the gorge while on the way to the lake. Note that there is no lake access from the gorge, but overlook park is just a 4 min drive away. I also did not have the chance to go on any of the tours. I think they would have been really cool. But I thought the gorge itself was pretty cool and I enjoyed the hike along the gorge. It's a pretty short hike, although there's no loop. You hike through 8 clearly mark points of interest and then you hike back. And I would be remiss if I didn't say that this place has amazing bathrooms. I went to visit overlook park and canyon lake dam after my hike here, and then I came back just to use the bathrooms.
TushmitTushmit
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16029 S Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
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(830) 964-5424
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gbra.org
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outdoor
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Canyon Lake Gorge is a limestone gorge in Texas, which is around 1 mile long, hundreds of yards wide, and up to 50 feet or more deep, which was exposed in 2002 when extensive flooding of the Guadalupe ...
attractions: Overlook Park, Guadalupe River Access Trail, Canyon Lake Dam, restaurants: Dam Red Barn
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