Bald Cypress & Crystal Waters - Guadalupe River (Day hike, Swimming, & More)
Schedule
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
Guadalupe River State Park - Texas Parks & Wildlife | Spring Branch, TX
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Discover a quieter, less-visited corner of Guadalupe River State Park as we explore the Bauer Unit, a scenic stretch often overlooked by most visitors. Most directions to this trailhead will take you across private property (to be expected), where you may need to open/close cattle gates along the way, so don’t be shocked when that happens! The highlight of our 7-mile hike comes as we reach the Guadalupe River, where towering bald cypress trees line the crystal-clear waters. Here we’ll take some time to relax, dip our feet (or frolic a bit!), and soak in the tranquil riverside scenery before heading back to the trailhead.
After our hike, we’ll celebrate with pizza at Bergheim Pizza Company, and for those interested, there’s an optional excursion to the nearby Cave With No Name for a quick underground adventure.
Pro tip: Have a microfiber towel or Frog Tog in your pack to keep cool!
Starting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YAsZtqNV1j54VcwM8
Eats: Bergheim Pizza Company (Sat. 11 AM-9 PM) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/e7McAzt1eBnZ5Noy8
Important information:
- Reservations: They are available online from https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/, 30 days prior to the event for a day pass, and 5 months prior for camping reservations. See the shared Google Calendar (https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=ZGU0NjNhMzkxNzBhNGQ2MjUyZTBhMGFiODgyNDFmNDM4ZjAzYmFlMTNkNTczZjM2NTViNDk2NDc5NTc0YmJiMUBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t) which has all of the scheduled events, and event reminders about obtaining passes. Make sure you print them out and bring them with you to make your trip a smooth one!
- Waiver/Release: Make sure you fill out a waiver/release form (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vdhCDW7bpvdlmnkPrV_n0iUwR_7QB7GRvBBT1tLWlKY/edit?usp=sharing) and either send it to me as a PDF (Facebook messenger is fine), or print it out and bring it with you. I will have blanks available at the start of the event if you forget. However, you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to join the adventure without one being completed!
- What to bring?: Required items are - A positive attitude, at least 3L of water, and snacks. Nice to have things are - Personal first aid kit, electrolytes, hiking poles, head covering and/or sunscreen.
- As always: If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to post in the discussion or message me directly. I'm happy to help, and answer any questions!
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Guadalupe River State Park - Texas Parks & Wildlife, 3350 Park Road 31,Spring Branch,TX,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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