Canyon Lake Gorge

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 6 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 2

This place is really cool.. but really short.. less than 1.5 miles. Considering the distance and the fact that you re paying to enter.. 2 star rating is a generous rating. Dog-friendliness:

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Great easy hike in and out. Less than 2 miles total. Beautiful scenery and informative plaques along the trail. Parking: Free parking. some shady spots Fees: $5 entrance fee Toilets: Restrooms at the beginning and at the end at #8 stop Dog-friendliness: Dog friendly outside along the trail

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

The guys especially the dude with the cool mustache were all very friendly and very helpful. It was way too hot to be hiking around but beautiful spot. Im sure its going to be a premium place to relax during the cooler evenings Very clean trail Nice port a loos Seems like a great place to teach the younger generation to love nature more

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Awesome.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

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 didnt wander off to join the local wildlife permanently. For more details, hop onto their website (not literally, unless youre 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 trails peak, about 1.5 miles up, so our hike started on a high note (literally and figuratively). Fees: 90 min tour for $15 Toilets: At the start of the trail public restrooms and mid way by GBRA. Very clean and with water.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Beautiful place!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Had lots of fun on our tour today tour guide was funny and informative.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Need to go place..... very gorgeous

Date: 3 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Fees: Reasonable fee, guised as a donation, for hiking the trail Toilets: Very clean and well maintained portable type toilet facilities Dog-friendliness: Dogs welcome on leash, they even provide water bowls near the main facility

Date: 4 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Glad to have had Joe from Guadalupe Blanco River Authority giving my sorority sisters and I a 90 min tour of the Canyon Gorge this past Saturday. The walk was easy- moderate with uneven ground of limestone, rocks, steps . Plenty of water stops, easy going pace and VERY interesting! 111 million years old sea fossils, dinosaur footprints, fascinating geologic features also explained to us in comedic manner- enjoyable. Volunteer Bryan came along to explain plants seen. Fun and safe and informative and BEAUTIFUL! I had seen this gorge freshly made by the force of water in 2002 Spillway event and painted this painting afterward. Looking forward to painting how it looks now!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Interesting canyon scenery, well maintained self guided out and back hiking trail of less than one mile each way. Dogs allowed on leash, despite the sign at the driveway entrance that says no pets. No access to the water - you cant ever get close to the water without a guide. Parking: Ample free parking Dog-friendliness: Dogs allowed on leash

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 4

Good walking experience

Date: 4 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Amazing! George was our guide for the 3-hr tour and taught us so much! This is a must-do if youre in the area.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

We drove from Houston to host our homeschool field trip at the gorge. The guides were really funny and engaging with the kids. Everyone had a great time! Toilets: Very clean!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

The guided tour is a must-see and must-do! Especially with John who is the best tour guide ever! Beautiful, fun, and educational!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Awesome little hike

Date: 5 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

My son and I went on this little hike. It was great! Clean trails. Easy to follow and I love all the signs showing the history and pointing out some cool things. I cant wait to come back and do the other trails and maybe a guided tour. They also have a pack for kids! Bingo items. Search and draw, Compasses and magnifying glass.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

We had a great time learning about the area. Tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. We will be back!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

John and Ranger Mike were great

Date: 5 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

We had John as our tour guide. He was a lot of fun, and we all learned a lot.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Accompanied my daughter here recently for a science class field trip and what a cool hidden gem! My husband grew up in CL but had honestly never even mentioned this place to us, lol. John was our favorite guide out of all of them and the kids got to explore and learn so much. Definitely a place we d go back to explore further and walk the trails.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Great place for families & people of all ages. The self-guided tour allows you to go at your own speed while still learning via the educational signs along the trail & and at the outlook areas. For others wanting an even deeper educational & more thorough experience, I highly recommend going on a guided tour. The guides provide more information & youre able to hike in the gorge to see everything up close including actual dinosaur tracks! And yoga fans can sign-up for Yoga in the Gorg if they want a unique opportunity. Regardless of which trail experience you choose, its a great opportunity that should not be missed! Toilets: There are several restrooms, including two that are accessible to guided tour participants during the tour.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful, and easy, hike. A must (especially )if youre a native Texan, or simply a beautiful spot to take your out of state guests to. Fees: $5 per adult, under 12 - free

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

A hidden gem near Canyon Lake that is not talked about a lot but should be! Beautiful area with unexpected points of interests such as dinosaur tracks and hidden waterfalls. Recommend the guided tour: John was our guide, was as informative as he was entertaining, and was willing and able to answer every question a person could throw at him about the Canyon Lake area. John has a vast amount of knowledge of everything from the history of the Canyon Lake Dam all the way to the tiny rocks (or fossils one might mistake for rocks) sitting on the gorge floor. Definitely check it out if you re in the area.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

we did the 1.5 hour tour today with Joe... WOW what an experience! Theres so much to learn and take in! Geology, Dinosaurs, the history of the area 100+ million years ago, how a major flood in 2002 changed the area forever and the DRAMATIC impact it had! Theres fossils to see and discover. Then theres Joe! You can tell he really enjoys his job. Hes funny.. or should I say Punny! Hes just a pleasure. He was a huge part of what made this tour great! The whole staff here was nice too. The 1.5 hrs literally flies by! make sure to wear comfortable shoes preferably that are for hiking /trekking, bring a water jug thats insulated and keeps your drinks cool. At the front office they have a water refill station that dispenses cool water and its purified and free! Along with some nice clean little bathrooms. We are coming back in the fall and with family! Thank you again Joe and for everyone one there for making this such a great experience!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

Parking: Parking is part of the entrance fee. Fees: Only $5 per person to hike the rim trail. However, if you wish to enter the gorge itself, that requires a special tour, which costs $20 and a reservation. Recommended activities Hiking, Bird watching, Walking Parking space

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Interesting guided tour with lots of cool information about the area, geology, and history.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Joe is great trail host

Date: 6 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Take the guided tour. Much more in depth and informational. Takes twice as long though.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Beautiful location with recent and ancient history. Wonderful tour.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Highly recommend a guided tour to everyone who visits the area! We did the 3 hour tour, but they also have a 1 hour tour. Mike was our guide. He was very upbeat and knowledgeable...and didnt mind answering lots of questions...lol. To see the raw power of water, up close and personal, is truly something to behold!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Great, fantastic experience. Thank you, John!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing guided tours, Its pretty easy to miss as there are few ways to see it from the highway, but definitely a hidden gem of Canyon Lake. If you get John as your guide, youll have an even better experience. Toilets: Good restrooms and water available halfway through trail.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Great presentation of geology with lots of features. John was a great teacher with lots of knowledge and experience in the gorge. I will certainly be back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

john was very energetic and welcoming during the trail, cool fossils all over the place!!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Very cool

Date: 7 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Great walking trail with beautiful views. Staff if friendly and knowledgeable.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Love to hike here, its well worth the $5 fee

Date: 7 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Great easy trail. Beautiful scenery. If you have the time, the guided tour is awesome. We took the 3 hour tour and loved it! Parking: Lots of parking available. Fees: There is a $5 fee for self-guided tours. There are also guided tours available for an additional charge. Toilets: Restroom facilities are available.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Great beautiful new trail. So much info, so much to learn and see. Staff is great, very helpful. Perfect place for picnics, hikes and to enjoy nature

Date: 7 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Very interesting. Glad we took the time to walk it. The workers are very pleasant and informative.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

$5 per person for the self-guided tour. We had a fun time walking the trail. There are informational signs at the 8 different spots on the trail as well as signs identifying plants. We would love to come back in the spring or early summer.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

The 3 hour tour was amazing. There is just too much to write about other than to say that a visit to do the scenic or guided tour is well worth it. We also stopped at Wild Flower cafe after, which was a great stop and made for a complete day trip from Austn while we are on vacation. The 3 hr tour: I am not in the best shape but could do the tour and glad I did. There are rock stairs and also rocks that are trying to be stairs but both had sure footing but tricky navigation at times. There are some deep step downs and up but I used my hands and got a bit of help from my wife. A walking stick or poles could be very helpful. I can see why they have the warning about bad knees and they should for sure but at the same time....if you are mobile and know that you can handle some tricky terrain and your knees can handle a bit of a challenge...then you may be ok.....tough to say but I hope this helps...

Date: 8 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

$5 per person entry fee. Beautiful area Parking: Right at trail head Toilets: Sufficient

Date: 8 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 3

Its pretty and well kept but you arent allowed off the trails so kind of boring. Its $5 per adult and the trail is about a mile long. Wouldnt go back

Date: 9 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Had such a phenomenal time learning about the Canyon Lake Gorge with my boys. Our tour guide Joe was so knowledgeable and funny. We had a great time!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

10/10 would do again! I took the 90 minute tour on Sunday April 3rd, 2022 led by Park Ranger Mike. The tour was fascinating! Mike taught us about all sorts of interesting things- geology, hydrology, critterology, and showed us some dino tracks and fossils too! I highly recommend this tour. Wear good shoes and bring some water- especially in the summer. Its already hot in the Gorge in spring so plan accordingly but definitely take this tour if you get a chance!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

We visited in Dec,23 and took the 3 hour tour with Joe. It was like a 3 hour lesson on Geology with Joe as the amazing teacher. Be prepared for a long hike on uneven terrain. Highly recommend.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

For $7 you can hike on a self-guided path with points of interest along the way as well as picnic tables and bathrooms. And for an increased price you can take a guided tour in much more scenic areas of the gorge while being fed some great information by the tour guide. Toilets: The restrooms are out houses basically

Date: 9 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

This was a wonderful, easy hike. We hiked the yellow path. It is $5 per person 12 and older. The hike was 2 miles there and back on a well marked well maintained path with an outhouse at the end. You can not access the gorge from this path. In order to access the gorge, you need to book a guided tour on the green path. They offer binoculars and compasses to borrow or purchase. There are a couple of great photo opportunities. Pets are not allowed on this path.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Do yourself a favor and take the guided hike! It is so worth the money. The trail is not difficult at all except for some loose rocks.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Canyon Lake Gorge is beautiful and offers a very family friendly self-guided tour experience. The rangers are very friendly and the trail, which is fairly easy and about two miles there and back, is very well maintained. For the younger kids, they also offer a junior ranger activity pack and scavenger hunt, which is free. I highly recommend this trail. Fees: $5 per person 12 and up

Date: 10 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Its a marvel to look at and enjoy. If you have children under 7, they are not allowed to go down in the gorge, though.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Real nice place! Needs more water

Date: 11 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Did the 3 hour guided tour! Highly recommend, its $20, learn a lot, see more then you would in the self guided tour. Absolutely loved it! Recommended activities

Date: 11 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Maintained nicely! Great little hiking trail Fees: $5 per person Toilets: Clean. Eco

Date: 11 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Theyve got guided tours and self guided tours. Take your pick, we did the guided and it was amazing how much you can learn and see what the flood uncovered.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

Don t go to canyon lake if you plan on bringing your dog. You can t throw your ball in the water for your dog to swim out and fetch without the cops giving you court because your dog wasn t on a leash. I couldn t let my harmless dog in the water for five seconds while the leash was still on her but I let it go so she could swim. And the man was very rude when we entered the park too. I will not be returning to canyon lake ever again.

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

So beautiful love the sites always so fun.

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

God is amazing! Very cool to see and visit!

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

This was a great experience! The history, the science, the entire experience is highly recommended. John was our guid, and we couldn t have been more pleased. Super friendly and informative . This is a great activity for anyone inquisitive. Parking: I had no problem parking my dually truck. Fees: $15 a person for the 90 minute guided tour was cheap for the amount of knowledge shared, views, and over all experience. Toilets: Nicest portapoties I ve ever seen. Much like the ones used on movie sets.

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Very easy short hike and the trails very well-defined. It takes someone who is amazingly stupid to get lost along the self-guided native plant trail. Once in a while, the park rangers would stroll around to make sure people are not doing anything stupid.

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

What a gem! We did the 3 hour tour with Joe. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and the gorge is stunning. The hike is downhill, so not terribly difficult, although the terrain is uneven rocky. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Hill Country! Recommended activities

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

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 wont get lost! Trail is well maintained- some with natural cedar mulch or gravel, with some slipping hazards if you arent 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 visitors 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 dont 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. Fees: Hike was $5/adult and kids were free for the open trail, not for the guided trail hike (which was an additional fee) Toilets: Fancy port-a-potty with locking doors and running water to wash hands. Not air conditioned but very clean.

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Easy one mile hike with scenic rest stops along the way. We saw several lizards and one deer. We did not see any scorpions, but closed toe shoes are recommended. Fees: $5/person for an independent hike. Guided tours through the gorge are available for a higher fee.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

This didnt exist when I was a child or even a teenager. Its brand new as far as a geological site goes! The tour is well worth it too. GORGEous!

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Great staff, very informative, will tell everyone to visit!

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Excellent tour guides with a great view!

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Really pretty and kid friendly hike. They have hiking/scavenge hunt kits at the visitor center. Be sure to have your kid check one out for the hike. Fees: $5 per adult Toilets: Clean bathrooms

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

I recently took my kids on a hike at Canyon Lake Gorge, and we had an absolutely fantastic time! This hidden gem is perfect for a family outing, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a short and sweet adventure. First and foremost, make sure to bring plenty of water, especially if youre hiking during the summer months. The Texas heat can be intense, but with water in hand, youll be well-prepared to enjoy the trail to its fullest. What made our experience even more memorable was the scavenger hunt they had set up for the kids. It added an extra element of excitement and engagement, keeping their spirits high throughout the hike. They had a blast searching for clues and discovering hidden treasures along the way. The price of admission was more than reasonable, with a cost of just $5 for anyone aged 12 and older. Considering the quality of the experience and the efforts put into maintaining the trail, its an absolute steal. The trail itself is awe-inspiring, with breathtaking views of the gorge and surrounding natural beauty. The geological formations are truly a sight to behold, and the educational signs along the path provide valuable insights into the areas history. The staff and guides at Canyon Lake Gorge were friendly, knowledgeable, and went out of their way to ensure that our visit was enjoyable. They were more than happy to answer our questions and share fascinating facts about the gorge and its ecosystem. If youre looking for an adventure that combines fun, education, and natural beauty, Canyon Lake Gorge is the place to be. Its an incredible experience for both kids and adults, and I cant recommend it enough. Make sure to add it to your familys must-visit list! So, grab your hiking gear, bring plenty of water, and get ready for an unforgettable journey through Canyon Lake Gorge. You wont be disappointed! Fees: $5 for any 12 and up Toilets: very clean and air conditioned.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

My family and I opted for the 3 hour guided tour, which I would recommend. There is so much to see that anything less would be cheating yourself. Our guide, Joe was extremely informative and quite entertaining, supplying us with both information on what we were seeing as well as numerous dad jokes to fill in the gaps. Highly recommend a guided tour through the gorge. It was well worth it!!

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Easy one mile trail. Beautiful area. Would like to take the more detailed trail. Rangers were very helpful. Fees: I think it was $5 a person but worth it. Be sure to bring water. Scavenger hunt back available for kids (we took on to carry our water bottles) that was fun to do.

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

The place is very beautiful for walking and swimming in the lake The atmosphere is so great

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

A really cool find. Might not be the most spectacular canyon ever but being it was created in my lifetime I found wowing. Loved seeing all the amazing things it revealed (dino tracks, fossils, fault line) from the catastrophic flood of 2002. Our guide Joe was super knowledgeable and loved sharing it with us on our 90 min tour.

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

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. Its a pretty short hike, although theres no loop. You hike through 8 clearly mark points of interest and then you hike back. And I would be remiss if I didnt 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. Parking: Unless this place is getting a huge number of visitors on that day, parking should be no issue. Fees: $5 entry fee and then additional fees if you go on a tour. Toilets: 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.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Great tour. Guides were great

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

You need to visit this place! Take the guided tour, only $15 and you ll be amazed by nature and knowledge of the guide, guarantee Toilets: Clean and plenty

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Cool to see the effect of water erosion caused by a single flood.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

This is a great private park with friendly and helpful staff and ancient, unique geology. Highly recommended! Uncrowded, well maintained, and the restrooms are eco-friendly!

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

Great trails will be back to see more. Came for a school field trip. Need to see more of the trails without having to go-to stations etc. Recommended activities

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Fees: Fare for the knowledge and interesting subjects Recommended activities

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Kind of short, but nice hike with some good lookout spots. We did the self guided tour, and it was pretty nice. Super friendly people in the office.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Easy hike but gives so much value. I completed it 1 hr with long jeans. Amazing views of incredibly old deposits

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Very nice, lots of sports fields

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Took the 3 hour, 1.25 mile tour down the length of the gorge. Our guide, Joe, was very knowledgeable and personable. He gave us a great geological talk on how the gorge was formed and showed us fossils, rock formations, and even some dinosaur tracks exposed when the top layers of limestone were sheered off by the incredible force of water and the debris brought along with it. There is a 90 minute tour that covered the same ground but, for me, would have been too rushed. Quite a bit of uneven ground and steps and loose gravel along with a bit of an upward sloping section at the end would be challenging for some. Good news is they have a nice easy trail you can take to see the gorge without going down into it. Well worth it!

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Canyon Lake Gorge is an absolute gem in the Hill Country, This gorge was uncovered by the flood of 2002 and the caretakers (mostly volunteer) and the government have worked together to make this time capsule of the Era of Dinosaurs available to the public. Joe was our tour guide and shared all the historical and scientific information about the park in a digestible and fun mannet.

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Great path system set up with information at intervals explaining what youre seeing, and how water and faults created the gorge. Very unique views.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

The trail is amazing for sure. Try to get the premium one with a guide that would be more fun.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

One of the nicest place in Texas. It is next to the canyon lake. Although, many visitor will have water activity in mind when they would be heading this way but it worth every penny. However, in order to get inside the canyon gorge, you have to plan and book way in advance. Only the guided tours are allowed and that may be a bit overpriced! We took the regular hiking trip. The staffs are knowledgeable but you want to download map beforehand as they donot offer printed maps.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

What a hidden gem! An hour southwest of Austin is this amazing day trip. We took the 3 hour guided tour and it was a great use of a day. The Canyon Lake Gorge was formed after the 2002 devastating floods. In 3 days those floods uncovered fossils, unique rock formations, and carved a gorge 45 feet deep. Something that would usually take millenia. Our tour guide was Joe and he was a delight. He was knowledgeable, fun and obviously loves his job and this very special place. Definitely make time to go. Also, wear good shoes and bring water. All you geologists, this is a must.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 1

Paid $5 per person for a 1 1/4 mile hike. Cool views of the gorge but similar views are free in many, many locations throughout the country. Our main focus was to see the dinosaur tracks. Cant see the tracks without taking a 3 hour tour. Please note there is also a 90 minute tour - dont know if that tour includes viewing the dinosaur tracks.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Mike is an awesome guide. Definitely plan a stop here if you have time. There are hiking trails and a place to picnic lunch as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

A very interesting geologic experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Its a beautiful place

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

We did a three hour guided tour with Mike and it was fantastic. Very educational. I highly recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Beautiful, short hike that is kid friendly. NO DOGS ALLOWED, even though Google says yes. Toilets: Outhouse style, but flushable. Picnic area: Picnic tables at most of the lookouts.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Great tour with guide Mike Antonio. Dino tracks, fossils, and history. Three hour tour just like Gililigans. Except you wont be left on an island with the professor and Mary Ann. Highly recommended.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Absolutely fantastic! Did the 3 hour tour and it was just right. Gorgeous, cool day. I could imagine the afternoon in the summer would be quite hot as you are in a gorge in the sun. John was our guide and he was very friendly and interesting.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Awesome....the trail was fabulous, very well done

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Great for a family hike!

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 2

This place is pretty and interesting, but the River Authority makes you take the guided tour to go down into the gorge (which is a very small gorge anyways). The front desk lady had a weird chip on the shoulder attitude. Also no veteran or senior discounts for basically a 20min walk up and back. They said it was a mile up and a mile back but was probably closer to 1/2mile up and 1/2mile back. I think tourists that dont hike much or people with small kids might enjoy it because its a very easy hike.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

If you like short hikes and cool hill country views, go here! Next time I really want to do the guided walking tour though.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Great geology!

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Beautiful place to take a walk. The Overlook Trail is gorgeous and well shaded. The detailed information kiosks are really neat, as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

A fantastic place to tour. Even as someone not that interested in geology, I was actually quite captured by the beauty, nature and history here.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

This one is a hidden gem! The most wonderful tour I ve had in a while. Staff are so very patient and passionate in teaching about the canyon gorge, you will learn alot! Hike is a bit intense in the summer sun, so bring your proper gear. But definitely a tour not to miss if you re visiting Texas!

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

This is a beautiful, easy hike with plenty of places to stop, rest and photograph. We enjoyed a quiet trail, wildlife and amazing views.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

Pay 5$ to hike this Gorge. Nice easy hike.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Highly recommend the long guided tour. It is an incredible experience for kids and adults alike. Our guide was John, and he did an amazing job at educating and entertaining the kids!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

We took the 3 hour hike and it was amazing there is also a 90 min. hike but if you arent experienced I truly recommend the lattet. The scenery was incredible the breeze was delightful and our guide was very knowledgable we learned about the dinosaurs that had passed through there got to see actual claw prints and some fossils we also learned the reason that the gorge is actually there what happened to the people who lived in the area and the steos that were taken for preservation. The hike started at 9 a.m. and we toured the Gorge from the top to the middle and then the bottom I highly recommend this scenic outing.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 1

If you dont go on the guided tour than I dont recommend you go. I paid $5 to just walk the trail. I had some teenager in a golf cart tell us to get out after we stepped a few feet off the path to get a better view of a bird. He said we were trespassing on federal land, which seems pretty extreme considering we paid to walk around the park. IDK, it kinda seemed like he was on a power trip. Anyways, he followed us with his golf cart the whole way back to the parking lot while he was filming on his phone and smirking. Maybe he was doing snap chat or something, Im not really sure. I dont know what the kids are into these days, but it definitely seemed pretty rude.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Did a tour with Oasis San Antonio. Very informative tour. We need to support these tours/industry. Saw some dinosaur tracks! Who knew!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

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!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Oh my goodness this place was a hidden gem! We went on mothers day and it was completely empty! There was no one else there. The visitors center has super cute little packs for the kids to check out that kept them entertained the entire hike. I honestly didnt expect my kiddos to make the full 2 miles but there was so much shade and so many rest areas we had such a blast! Definitely a great place to take the family

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Beautiful scenery

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Loved every minute of the 3 hour tour. Our guide, John was incredible. He was so knowledgeable and super nice. I learnt so much and i was stunned that we have something like this in texas. Very well done.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

My wife and I went on this 3 hour tour and it was stunning. We couldn t believe it was Texas and I ve lived here my whole life. Our guide John was fantastic he had a true passion about educating us on the history of the gorge and the geological significance of the surroundings. John made the whole experience a delight and the rest of the staff was also very accommodating. We got to see real fossils literally by the handful including dinosaur tracks. Not to mention stunning views of the vast gorge with natural springs, waterfalls and exposed fault lines. I can say this was really a must see experience if you re in the area!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The self guided trail is a great one to do with kids. It s an easy and beautiful walk. The staff is super friendly and give kids a backpack with a scavenger hunt and other things to do!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

I highly recommend taking the 3 hour tour. This allows you to walk on geologic formations from 110 million years ago to include see dinosaur tracks. The guides are excellent and very informative.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 2

We only took the hike. We were not told we could not see the dinasour tracks from the hike until we had already paid for the hike. It had 8 spots to look out to see some of the water features and had a few flora marked but, we thought it could have been much better as for paying when a lot of hikes have muck better views.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Grandkids loved the history. Nice, clean easy trail to manuever.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Cute walking trails. Staff is very informative.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

A hidden gem! Great hike!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Very well maintained trail and overlooks

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 4

Definitely recommend doing a 90 min tour once! You can do the self guided area too for free but the guided tour lets you walk the pit of the gorge and youll learn about Texas geology, see fossils and the aquifer up close.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Canyon Lake Gorge was great!

Date: 2 years ago