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Particularly Special Place
Description
This may be one of the most spectacular hidden waterfalls in Texas. Not found on most maps, Cattail Falls is a rare haven of life in the surrounding desert, holding water even in the driest seasons. Few places in the desert can match the type of environment created by this cool and moist canyon.
PLEASE HELP PROTECT THE FALLS
Do NOT wade or bathe in the pools. Soaps, sunscreens, and oils damage water quality.
Limit your group size to 10 or less. Large parties should split into smaller groups and visit the canyon at separate times.
Stay on the established trail, because the vegetation is easily damaged. Stay on bare rock below the falls.
Short Run: Take Cattail Falls Trail. You can access this trail via Oak Spring Trail.
Gem Type: Waterfall
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Nearby Trails
4.6
mi
7.4
km
Lost Mine Trail
Intermediate
Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate
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Big Bend National Park, TX |
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123
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5.6
mi
9.1
km
Window Trail
Intermediate
Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate
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Big Bend National Park, TX |
Unknown
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109
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16.8
mi
27.1
km
Chisos Mountain Loop
Difficult
Big Bend National Park, TX
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Difficult
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Big Bend National Park, TX |
Unknown
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61
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9.8
mi
15.7
km
Emory Peak
Difficult
Big Bend National Park, TX
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Difficult
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Big Bend National Park, TX |
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50
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2.0
mi
3.1
km
Balanced Rock
Intermediate
Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate
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Big Bend National Park, TX |
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50
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31.8
mi
51.1
km
Outer Mountain Loop
Difficult
Big Bend National Park, TX
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Difficult
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Big Bend National Park, TX |
Unknown
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36
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11.6
mi
18.6
km
South Rim Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Big Bend National Park, TX |
Unknown
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13
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2.1
mi
3.4
km
Southwest Rim Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Big Bend National Park, TX |
Unknown
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5
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3.4
mi
5.5
km
Pinnacles Trail
Intermediate
Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate
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Big Bend National Park, TX |
Unknown
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21
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2.5
mi
4.0
km
Boot Canyon Trail
Intermediate
Big Bend National Park, TX
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Intermediate
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Big Bend National Park, TX |
Unknown
Update
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17
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