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Re: Best Sites @ Pedernales Falls ????
Howdy....I can't be of much help regarding the camping sites; I always just go to Pedernales for day trips, since I am only 40 miles from there. I can tell you a bit about the hiking, as I have done the 7.7 mile Wolf Mountain trail many times. To me, it's not one of the most interesting trails around; there is not a lot of variety to the scenery, though there are some nice views of the river valley. It's pretty much standard hill country terrain, exposed limestone surface with live oaks & junipers. Also, most of the trail is more of a road than a trail. However, the notable exceptions in scenery are along the small streams which cross the trail. The spring-fed streams support stands of cypress, sycamore, pecan, black cherry, etc. Especially nice is the section of Bee Creek just downstream from the trail. This is the second stream you cross, about a mile from the trailhead. The creek descends down a series of stairstep pools, with numerous springs running in from both sides, and a lush growth of ferns. The first time I found this spot, it seemed like the Garden of Eden to me. In late February, unfortunately, much of the greenery would not be in evidence, and I doubt that the water would be refreshing for a dip like it is in spring and summer.:eek: I'm sure it would still have a certain beauty, nonetheless. Hope you enjoy your trip :yes:
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