Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Near Fischer, Texas

Blanco River Narrows Hike

A full-day walk up a dry riverbed to a limestone gorge with deep pools. No trail, no cell signal, and a few short swims near the end.

Group of 3 to 6. Text Glenn by Wednesday, November 11.

Distance
About 12 miles
Round trip
Time
10 to 11 hours
Back by about 5:15 pm
Meet
7:00 am
Pump Station Rd and FM 2325
Turn back
12:30 pm
Wherever we are
Pump Station RdMeet and park Valley View crossingStart The NarrowsLeave by 12:30 pm 1 mile N ↑
Green is the walk. Dashed is Glenn's bike route.

Plan for the day

7:00 amMeet at Pump Station Rd & FM 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676. Park on the shoulder by the radio tower on the corner. Glenn drives everyone to the start, parks and bikes back.
7:45 amStart walking upstream from the Valley View Rd crossing.
11:45 amReach the Narrows. Swim and eat.
12:30 pmEveryone heads back.
5:15 pmBack at the crossing. Glenn bikes to the car and picks everyone up.

Parking and private land

  • Do not park at the crossing. Cars get towed or vandalized.
  • Stay in the riverbed. The land around it is private, and a landowner or deputy could confront us.

What the walk is like

  • Boulders and slick rock.
  • Dry for about 4.5 miles, then pools and a few short swims.
  • You should be fine with a 10-mile day on rough ground and swimming 50 yards with a pack.
  • About 50 to 70°F. The water may be cold.

What to bring

  • At least 4 liters of water
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Closed-toe shoes that can get wet
  • Dry layer for after the swim
  • Dry bag for phone and keys

Safety

  • Rain in the forecast or a rising river means we postpone. Glenn decides Friday night.
  • If it rains on the day, get to high ground right away.