Hamilton Pool in Austin, Tx

D and I decided to take a trip to Austin because Austin always has something to see or do. Mission this trip: Hamilton Pool

We had seen a friend put up pictures of Hamilton Pool on facebook which looked really cool so we wanted to see it. If you are thinking that you need to see it to we have some tips to pass along!

1.) Wear tennis shoes! You can not drive right up to Hamilton Pool.

Chucks are not a good idea here

or here

2.) Go as soon as they open at 9am if going on a weekend

Notice little kid without parents in background ruining the picture and the serenity

2.) FOR PARENTS - Don't let your kids run around like they are on the school playground! It annoys others.

3.) Go when the weather is cold enough that people would be crazy to swim because this place really gets the tourist crowd going starting about 10:30

4.) It is not as big as it seems. I would say about 100 yards across.

This is the whole pool in which people I guess swim.

5.) It is a .8 mile hike which is pretty flat to see the river that the creek leads to which would be cool to have a picnic where you are interrupted by people every 5 minutes.

Pan of the River

Very Pretty and worth seeing but be prepared to deal with people constantly in your way.

SIDE NOTE: I love the new bump app feature to bump pictures to a computer! Made this blog post so much easier. Go to bu.mp and use your smart phone! It's fun.