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McKinney Falls State Park

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When the water is at low level season the kids love climbing around on the scupltured rocks in the shallows.

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3.4 mi 5.4 km
Homestead Trail Loop
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Austin, TX

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2.9 mi 4.7 km
#1 Onion Creek Trail
Onion Creek, TX
2.9 mi 4.7 km Onion Creek, TX
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0.5 mi 0.8 km
#2 Rock Shelter Interpretive Trail
Onion Creek, TX
0.5 mi 0.8 km Onion Creek, TX
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1.1 mi 1.8 km
#3 Williamson Creek Overlook Trail
Austin, TX
1.1 mi 1.8 km Austin, TX
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1.4 mi 2.3 km
#4 Flint Rock Loop Trail
Austin, TX
1.4 mi 2.3 km Austin, TX
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#5 Picnic Trail
Onion Creek, TX
0.5 mi 0.7 km Onion Creek, TX
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The Onion Creek rock shelter just to the lower creek side of the 'rock shelter trail'. A nice photo op on this easy trail.

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The Onion Creek rock shelter just to the lower…
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Austin, TX
The falls just off the Onion Creek Trail right next to the visitor center.

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The falls just off the Onion Creek Trail right…
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Austin, TX
Cool off in the water fall pool along your hike ... if the water is low enough!

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Cool off in the water fall pool along your hike…
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Austin, TX
When the water is at low level season the kids love climbing around on the scupltured rocks in the shallows.

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When the water is at low level season the kids…
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Austin, TX
Notice the sculptured rocks just below the surface. Its really amazing up close as you walk over stones. Watch your step...or you'll be soaked (from experience LOL)

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Notice the sculptured rocks just below the surf…
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Austin, TX
McKinney Falls State Park, just above the waterfalls in the winter time.

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McKinney Falls State Park, just above the water…
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Austin, TX
Sculptured rocks just under the water in summer time, just off the Homestead Trail.

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Sculptured rocks just under the water in summer…
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Austin, TX

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