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User: dawnosu - 7/18/2007

Location: Balcones Canyonlands NWR - Doeskin Ranch

Rating: 5stars
Difficulty: 3stars  Solitude: 5stars
Miles Hiked: 2.60 Miles  Elapsed Time: N/A

Comments: I really enjoyed this hike. I never knew there were so many speices of grasshoppers. They were everywhere. There are some good inclines and declines, enough to get your heart pumping. The grass was knee-high in some areas but we have had a lot of rain. I took my shoes off and walked through the creek at the end. It was great! There is a beautiful waterfall. I saw a small frog, fish and a tadpole. I didn't see anyone except when I was in my car leaving. Another car came into the parking lot.

Area around Balcones Canyonlands NWR - Doeskin Ranch
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