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 following Counties are next to Blanco County, TX: 1  Travis is 37.2 miles east of Blanco County, TX. 2  Hays is 26.3 miles southeast of Blanco County, TX. 3  Comal is 32.5 miles south of Blanco County, TX. 4  Burnet is 38.3 miles north of Blanco County, TX. 5  Kendall is 29 miles southwest of Blanco County, TX.