Moderate hike
Cattail Falls
Near Big Bend NP, Texas
Height80 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail3 mi round trip
Best seasonWinter & spring
Cattail Falls is a 80-ft waterfall near Big Bend NP, Texas, with moderate hike access (3 mi round trip). a hidden desert oasis fall in Big Bend (after rain). Best season: Winter & spring.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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