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Bauer Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.3 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. TX
  3. …Central Texas
  4. …Spring Branch
  5. Guadalupe River State Park
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“An out-and-back trail passing the 1878 Bauer House and ending on the north side of the Guadalupe River. ”

K.C. Cross
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Map Key

1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

Point to Point

1,225' 373 m

High

1,049' 320 m

Low

7' 2 m

Up

175' 53 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers

8 a.m. - 8 p.m. No fires, no camping, no horses.

Need to Know

This trail is fairly open, so please bring lots of water and stay hydrated. Always be careful in the river, and be careful when the water levels are high.

Description

This trail starts at the parking lot and follows a gravel two track that turns into a dirt two track and eventually a single path that ends at a nice swimming hole on the Guadalupe River. Midway through the hike to the river, the trail passes the Philip Bauer House, built in 1878.

Flora & Fauna

Deer, cows, and many different birds can be found here.

Contacts

Land Manager: Texas Parks and Wildlife - Guadalupe River State Park

Shared By:

K.C. Cross
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 3 votes

#2

in Guadalupe River State Park

#10564

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Trail Rankings

#2

in Guadalupe River State…

#183

in Texas

#10,564

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Facing north, you can see the rooftop and windmill of the Bauer House.
Apr 6, 2020 near Bulverde, TX
The trail back after you've reached the end.
Apr 6, 2020 near Bulverde, TX
Guadalupe River near the terminus of the Bauer Trail
Jul 30, 2018 near Bulverde, TX

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