Hardy Hikers I
Date: Tuesday, April 8
Time: 9:30 AM
Place: Crockett Gardens and Falls
(Cedar Breaks Park, Lake Georgetown, TX)
Difficulty: 5 out of 10; 5 miles and 3.5 hours
Crockett Gardens and Falls are named
after R. M. Crockett, who grew produce to sell in Austin. This hike is less known but is one of the best hikes in the area. The trail travels through dense cedar woods before opening onto tall bluffs that overlook Lake Georgetown. From there, the trail
circles around a stream to reach Crockett Gardens and Falls where crystal water springs from a ridge and “tumbles over a bluff overgrown
with vegetation along the falls.” We will have our lunch break at this site, which is about 2.5 miles from the trailhead.
The hike includes a section of the Good Water Hiking Trail. We will encounter stone relics of an old homestead, foundations
of buildings, and views of 100-foot sheer bluffs, Lake Georgetown, and Russell Park. The trail surface consists of rocks, dirt
and narrow trails with half sunny and half shady exposure. Wear sturdy shoes, wear a hat, and dress for the weather. You
may also want to bring your hiking stick and insect repellent. Do not forget to bring water and your picnic lunch.
Directions to carpool meeting place: Anderson Arbor Shopping Center, 13301 US 183 N – From 183 N, exit onto the
frontage road at Anderson Mill Rd and bear right. After about 0.6 miles, turn right at the first entrance to Anderson Arbor
(you will see a sign for “Main Event Entertainment”). Turn left at the first intersection and park on the right (behind “Red
Robin” restaurant).
Directions to Cedar Breaks Park: From N IH-35, exit at 261A (Lake Georgetown/Andice in Georgetown) and drive
west on RR 2338 (Williams Dr) for about 3.3 mi. Turn left onto D.B. Wood Road and drive about 2.5 mi. Turn right onto
Cedar Breaks Road. After about 2.1 mi, cross Lake Georgetown Dam to reach the Cedar Breaks Park entrance on the right. Take the first left beyond the entrance to reach the parking lot and trailhead.