We’ve talked about hidden gems in Texas so much at this point, you’d be almost certain we’ve covered them all.

That, folks, would be an incorrect assumption. Our state continues to surprise me with its seemingly endless natural wonders that take your breath away. Cattail Falls in Big Bend National Park is one such place, and unlike some of the other “hidden” gems we’ve written about that are actually quite crowded at certain times of year, almost nobody knows about it. It’s a short hike, and the 80-foot waterfall at the end is a reward that keeps on giving. Check it out for yourself:

As you're hiking along the trail, you'll come to this gorgeous, expansive clearing. Some people turn back here, not knowing the breathtaking sight that awaits them if they just continue downhill for a few more minutes.
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When this scene starts to unfold before your eyes, you'll be absolutely awestruck. Not many people are aware that a place this majestic exists in Texas - this picture surely doesn't look like the Lone Star State.
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Many people claim Cattail Falls is elusive, but it actually isn't difficult to find. It isn't listed on the maps, but all you have to do is take the dirt road across from Sam Nail Ranch until you come to a parking lot.
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The trail is only two miles each way, a small price to pay for such a stunning reward.
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Check out this video of the falls in action:

Big Bend National Park is located 70 miles south of Marathon and can be accessed by following Highway 385 to the entrance.

Have you hiked the Cattail Falls trail? Can you believe such a place exists right here in our state?

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