Canyon Lake Gorge

05/01/2026

Weather Alert 🔔
Due to much needed rain,
our trails will remain closed today. Hope to see you tomorrow, May 2nd.

04/22/2026

*UPDATE* Thursday: Trail is Open 8:30 - 4:00.

Don't forget we will be having our iNaturalist Training today from 1PM - 3PM https://www.facebook.com/share/1FjPNfS6CC/ and tomorrow, Friday will be Spring BioBlitz & City Nature Challenge https://www.facebook.com/share/1DQ6b7jtWK/

Our trails will remain closed today due to the rain and muddy conditions.
If you are looking to volunteer, please call the office 830-964-5424. Tours will resume later this week depending on the rain.
For booking information visit https://canyongorgetours.com/

04/21/2026

Our trails will be closed today due to the rain and muddy conditions. We will be clearing and removing fallen tree branches and debris. If you are looking to volunteer, please call the office 830-964-5424. Tours will resume later this week depending on the rain. For booking information visit https://canyongorgetours.com/

04/10/2026

Join us for the Gorge Spring BioBlitz + City Nature Challenge 🌿
April 24th from 10AM - 3PM

Work together to document local biodiversity and show what our community can do! Using iNaturalist, one of the world's largest community science apps, you can help record plants, animals, fungi, and everything that calls our Gorge home.

It's easy to do, fun, free, and open to all ages and experience levels. We are offering a training opportunity April 23rd from 1PM - 3PM for anyone interested in learning the basics of iNaturalist.

Check out the flyer for more details!

Interested in volunteering for this event? Sign-up here:
https://bttr.im/z2mvj

Already seasoned with iNaturalist? Join the project page here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/canyon-lake-gorge-spring-bioblitz

04/03/2026

See you back on the trails Saturday, 8:30-4:00

03/31/2026

Only a few spots left each week. Save your spot soon or risk being on the waitlist. See you soon!!

03/20/2026

Monarchs are on the move.
Welcome to Texas!
Feel free to do a flyby, the pattern is open.

The first male radio-tagged monarch has reached Texas!

Monarch JMU004 was originally tagged in Virginia on Sep. 23, 2025, and he's now traveled more than 3,000 miles. He was also the first radio-tagged monarch to be detected within the boundaries of a known overwintering site.

JMU004 was near Austin by the end of the day on March 19. In addition to being the first male radio-tagged monarch to reach Texas, he's the second monarch that had been radio-tagged in the fall to reach Texas (XSTI009 was first, with a detection on March 14).

We'll be back with more spring migration updates next week! In the meantime, we encourage you to follow along in the monarchs' journeys this weekend by downloading the free Project Monarch Science mobile app.

03/20/2026

History Highlight: Canyon Lake

Completed in 1964, Canyon Dam was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after decades of flooding along the Guadalupe River.

Today, the Corps manages the dam and GBRA manages the water supply operations associated with Canyon Lake — working together to support flood protection, reliable water supplies, and responsible water stewardship through both rainy and drought periods.

03/14/2026

Hope to see you at the pollinator fiesta!!

🌿🦋 Monarch & Friends' Pollinator Fiesta 🐝🌼

Join us at Guadalupe River State Park on Saturday, March 14th, from 10 AM – 2 PM for a buzzing good time at the Monarch & Friends' Pollinator Fiesta!

This family-friendly event will be nestled along the trails near the Discovery Center and Amphitheater, where you can explore educational tables from numerous partner agencies and organizations. Don't forget to step inside for a pollinator takeover at the Discovery Center and enjoy "Save the Bees" on the story trail!

🌟 Support the Park! 🌟
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River State Park & Honey Creek State Natural Area, whose mission is to support education, conservation, and preservation efforts at the park. Interested in joining or supporting the Friends? Check out their website! https://friendsofgrhc.org/

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/guadalupe-river/park_events

03/11/2026

Calling all family’s!!!

All school-aged students and families are invited to enjoy a free day of exploration at Canyon Lake Gorge. Join us for self-guided hiking trails, scenic views, and outdoor activities along the trail.

03/06/2026

Happy Spring Break!! Comal ISD Families, come join us at the Gorge on Wednesday, March 11th, 10a-2p for a fun free day of activities!!

02/23/2026

FYI

For your planning pleasure~
From the Corps:
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Corps of Engineers will perform an annual inspection of the dam, outlet works, conduit and flood control gates. The inspection of the conduit and flood gates will require temporarily cutting off water releases sometime between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM. We understand that this short period of no water releases may create some inconveniences for downstream users but it is necessary to ensure a thorough and safe inspection of the conduit and flood gates.
Thanks for your patience!