Trails and Texas Heat: A Brief Escape in the Hill Country

Early one June morning, just after my birthday, Sarah and I embarked on a hike through a slice of the Hill Country. We chose a familiar trail system near our house, nestled alongside the Guadalupe River. To my surprise, the river had risen to its highest level in years, thanks to the abundant rainfall we had received weeks prior. However, despite the rain, June had also brought scorching temperatures ranging from an oppressive 100 to 110 degrees.

Despite our early start, the sun bore down on us, accompanied by high humidity. Mindful of the rising heat and our desire to avoid melting, we decided to keep the hike short. As we ventured along, the trails led us away from the river's edge, winding through dry creek beds and ascending into the surrounding hillside.  

For a little over an hour, we immersed ourselves in the quietness of nature. Though our hike was brief, it was good to be outside exploring our surroundings, something I need to do more often. I opted to bring my Q2 and I captured some shots along the way, a few of which I've shared in this post.

The Texas Hill Country, even in the summer, never fails to disappoint.

Anyway, that’s all for now.

-Tyler