The more adventuresome hiker may continue along the 3-mile trail to four other overlooks offering spectacular views of the Crabtree Creek Falls and lovely vistas of the Tye River Valley. From the upper falls, the trail follows the creek another 1.2 miles to the Crabtree Meadows. Open dawn to dusk.
In 1875 B. A. Shepherd, a Houston banker and land speculator watched the plans of the proposed Houston, East and West Texas Railroad. Sheperd had a townsite platted in anticipation and even included a depot. Shepherd, Texas Area Destinations: San Jacinto County Towns.
The Gem of the Texas Hill Country, Kendall County is about 30 miles northwest of San Antonio on IH-10. Encompassing the County Seat of Boerne, and a portion of Fair Oaks Ranch, and the communities of Alamo Springs, Bergheim, Comfort, Kendalia, Sisterdale, Waring, and Welfare. There are currently over 37,000 people who are proud to call Kendall County home. Come see us. The Burn Ban is OFF effective 2/21/2017.