Popular walk to a very beautiful pool
User: oliverd - 2/10/2018  [View Log Page]
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Distance: 19.00 Miles Duration: N/A

The pool is breathtaking. One of those spots where you know the photos won’t do justice to the scene. Allow some time at the pool, and worth also doing at least part of the trail towards the Pedernales River (where there will also be far fewer people!)

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A Texas Oasis
User: Blaze - 5/11/2013  [View Log Page]
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Distance: 1.20 Miles Duration: 45 minutes

As a Houstonian visiting the Austin area, I was thoroughly impressed by Hamilton Pool.  It is an amazing geological formation surrounded by beautiful trees and birds.  It is like a little oasis in Texas.

I arrived with a group after hiking Pace Bend Park earlier in the day, so I was pleased to find out that the steep $10/vehicle entrance fee we paid at Pace Bend admitted us to the Hamilton Pool for free since they are both part of the Travis County Park system.

This isn't a hike, per se, as much as a place to visit and take photos, although there is a nice little nature walk down to the river.

As impressive as photos of this place are, it does not compare to "being there" and experiencing the environment.  The water in the pool was a murky brown when we went, but I suppose this is due to the fact that we arrived after a couple of days of rain and the bacteria count was high.

One more thing -- pets are not allowed.

Easy hike , beautiful foilage and trees
User: Jack3409 - 4/23/2012  [View Log Page]
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Distance: 2.50 Miles Duration: N/A

Enjoyed the mile hike to and from the river and thought the pool was very pretty too. Wish I had brought a swim suit I could have jumped in

One of my favorite places
User: JSTEMEN - 9/9/2009  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
Distance: 1.20 Miles Duration: N/A

As the 23rd palsm says, he make me to lay down in the green grass and leadeth me to the still waters and restoreth my soul...this is what hamilton's pool does for me...I've gone a few times and never have been disappointed...taking a group of teenagers who gripped and complained at first that they had to "walk" go figure, but at the end of the day, they were all thanking me for bringing them to such a cool place...going again this next week, veterans day, by myself for peace and solitude...can't wait...been a few years since I've been there and I'm ready:)  Happy Hiking

Get there early!!!
User: ANDYROOSKY - 9/8/2008  [View Log Page]
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Distance: 1.00 Mile Duration: 20 minutes

This place is so much busier than it was 10-15 years ago, lucikly it hasn't changed overall.  They have added bathrooms about 5 minutes away from the pool, which was comforting.  The falls weren't falling a lot because of lack of rain but the water is cool.  Bu sure to get there before 10 to pull right in or you might have to wait till someone leaves to get a parking spot...I rated this hike so high in difficulty because I was carrying my 3 year old girl, which is suggested because of the terrian is tight and bumpy.  Don't bring heavy coolers or strollers....

Visiting an old friend
User: inaustin - 3/12/2007  [View Log Page]
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Distance: 1.75 Miles Duration: N/A
Visiting HP was like visiting an old friend. I had been there many times but it was usually to the pool and without regard to the "furnishings" and "attractions". This time I went with a wider perspective in mind and kept an eye on plants and creatures who make this their home. I re-visited again two months later on a guided hike provided by Travis County and they offered an even wider sense of its history and native species. It was amazing to see a nesting vireo within feet of the trail and to see a canyon mock orange, the colorful Mexican buckeye, and the red bay colony. Unfortunately the entrance fee is a little high, so share the cost of gas and fee with friends!

Great Swim
User: big tex - 5/30/2006  [View Log Page]
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Distance: 1.00 Mile Duration: N/A
Great swimming hole everyone must try it once!!

beautiful
User: laceyg - 6/6/2005  [View Log Page]
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Distance: 5.00 Miles Duration: N/A

Non-swimming days are the best
User: Austin Explorer - 11/6/2004  [View Log Page]
Rating: Difficulty: Solitude:
Distance: 1.75 Miles Duration: N/A
Due to higher bacteria levels the pool was closed to swimming. That meant fewer people in the park and less noise. The trail to the pool is very easy with a fantastic view awaiting. The trail to the river should not be passed up though. A couple of spots along the trail allow access to the creek's edge amongst the large Cypress trees.

Waterfall, Creek, and Pedernales River
User: figment - 4/17/2003  [View Log Page]
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Distance: 2.00 Miles Duration: N/A
There is a short trail down the side of the canyon into the Hamilton Pool, with a large waterfall. Very nice. The trail follows the creek down to the confluence with the Pedernales River, and this section is less crowded. Going swimming in the river is more fun than the pool.

Nice, pleasant
User: maxrebo - 4/30/2002  [View Log Page]
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Distance: -1.00 Mile Duration: N/A
Pleasant walk to Pernadles River, lots of plant life and insects