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Originally Posted by Neville
Howdy all,
I've hiked in Dinosaur Valley, Pedernales Falls and Enchanted Rock and have noticed water sources at each, but they just don't look like something I'd drink, even after I've filtered. I guess I'm just used to the running streams of Pennsylvania plus I've gotten spooked when looking at the Trinity River. 
My question is that I'm planning on hiking Lost Maples and Hill Country SNAs this fall and I was wondering, does anyone filter water at these locations or do you bring your own in? I'm sure my concern is unwarranted, but I guess I'm looking for some reassurance.
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I have hiked both and have filtered water at both for drinking purposes.
Lost Maples has very clean water that many do not filter. The Sabinal river starts at that point and is cold and clear.
Hill country I have also filtered and had no problems. In fact at the rear of the park I hiked down to a little undergroud spring/waterfall. With all the horse traffic you may select the area you filter from.
The ranger at the park was a jerk when I went. Most will not recommend filtering even though everyone does??
As far as the Trinity, I would have to be dying to try it
I won't eat fish out of it or Lake Livingston which is fed by the Trinity.
You will like both those spots and might consider swimming at L.M.
Campsite c is the pond area and should not be crowded this time of the year?? Good luck!