One of Central Texas’ most beautiful watering holes is open, but you can’t swim there any time soon. Hamilton Pool Preserve has announced no swimming allowed for the foreseeable future due to falling rocks.
“Following the big freeze in February rocks have been falling with increased frequency at many locations in and around the pool,” a statement on the website reads. “We are working with geologists to assess the hazard. We do not expect swimming to be allowed this summer.”
Additionally, Travis County Parks has closed off the trail that runs under the overhanging cliff. The Saturday morning guided hikes at Hamilton Pool Preserve are also suspended until further notice, although park officials hope to resume them later this summer. Visitors can access the beach, but cannot walk all the way around the pool to below the waterfall.
