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The Top 12 Gorges in Texas

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 12

to choose from in Texas. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Texas.

Last updated: December 16, 2025

Devil's Hall

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A challenging hike up the old watershed involving some scrambling. The hikers stairs are easier to go up than down. But the end is worth the hike. The Devil's Hall …

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Merge with wash

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This is an important milestone going both directions. When returning to the trailhead it's easier to get off the trail and follow what looks like a path someone else incorrectly made.

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The Window Pour-off Viewpoint

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The gem of this trail is a narrow overlook through two tall sandstone walls, known as The Window Pour-off, that is on the side of the mountain. The giant rock …

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Boquillas Canyon Trail

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Boquillas Canyon Trail follows the rim of the canyon from a parking lot. It leads to a high cliff with an overlook of the Rio Grande and visitors can see …

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Spring Creek Ravine

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Spring Creek, a wide spring fed stream, flows through this ravine and along the edge of the Preserve. The water has cut cliffs from the surrounding Austin Chalk.

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The Notch

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The Notch is where the McKittrick Canyon Trail passes through a physical break in the ridge, marking an excellent viewpoint over the canyon about halfway between McKittrick Ridge and the …

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Cattail Falls

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Cattail Falls is known as a "secret falls" in Big Bend National Park. It is a less popular destination than most in the park. This waterfall can be found on …

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Upper Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail

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Upper Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail starts off at a paved pull-out off of Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. It then follows a dry wash to the top of the Burro Mesa …

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Tuff Canyon Trail

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Interesting detour off the scenic drive. Essentially easy to walk on. The white walls add a new "color" to Big Bend Park.

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South River Dam Cliffs

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The various hiking trails in the Zilker Nature Preserve are largely unmarked on Komoot. However, they are available on Google Maps and the local hiking maps.

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The Top 12 Gorges in Texas

Devil's Hall

Merge with wash

The Window Pour-off Viewpoint

Boquillas Canyon Trail

Spring Creek Ravine

The Notch

Cattail Falls

Upper Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail

Tuff Canyon Trail

South River Dam Cliffs

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