On my first visit to Chalk Ridge Falls, I knew the falls would catch my attention for the most part. However, after spending some time around the falls, I took the hiking trail that goes along the Lampasas River. Along the trail, there are several points where a hiker must get closer to the river.
The river generally has low water levels since it is used for agricultural purposes along its way. That leads to peaceful waters flowing along this hiking trail. The river starts 16 miles (26 km) west of Hamilton, Texas, and flows southeast for 75 miles (121 km) until it reaches the man-made Stillhouse Hollow Lake near Belton, Texas. After that, the river only flows a little while longer before merging with the Leon River, forming the Little River (Texas) near Belton.
That is the story behind the shots. If you liked this post, you may also be interested in others featuring Chalk Ridge Falls, Lampasas River, Landscapes, Sunday Stills, and Texas. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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Rebecca Cuningham
What clear water! Beautiful river.
Egidio Leitao
The limestone bed adds to the clearness. Thanks.
Rebecca Cuningham
Yes, I think that was part of a precolumbian water filtration system down south, in Peru if I remember correctly.
Egidio Leitao
Wow! Thanks for the info.
Rebecca Cuningham
I looked up my post about it, if you search the term filtration you’ll find it. Turns out it was a Maya site in present day Guatemala. The purifiers were: quartz and zeolite. I wonder if the river bed wasn’t limestone as well.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Rebecca. I’ll look at your article.
Rebecca Cuningham
Thanks, Egídio.
Wandering Dawgs
Beautiful blues! It looks so peaceful and serene.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Beth. That was shot in 2021, when things were still not fully open. I wonder what the place is like now.
Steve Schwartzman
Chalk Ridge Falls is a good place to go. I’ve been there several times and, like you, photographed along the Lampasas River.
Egidio Leitao
It’s a nice place, but I hear the bridge is gone. Have you been there recently?
Steve Schwartzman
I checked and found that yesterday marked exactly four years since my most recent visit.
Egidio Leitao
I was there in January 2021.
Toonsarah
Very tranquil scenes 🙂
Egidio Leitao
It was very peaceful. Thanks.
I. J. Khanewala
Wonderful
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, I.J.
Rupali
Fifty shades of blue. Lovely shots.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Rupali.
philosophy through photography
Beautifully shared, Egidio.
The Lampasas River is peaceful and full of charm, and your photos bring that story to life. 👍
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for these kind words.
philosophy through photography
Welcome, Egidio.
Agata 40thousandkm
Beautiful blues! 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much, Agata.
Anne Sandler
The area looks so peaceful and inviting Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
It was a great day. Thanks.
Hammad Rais
The shades of water are just mesmerizing 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Hammad. The bright sky was reflecting so nicely.
Writing to Freedom
The water looks very inviting for a swim!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Brad. The water was indeed very inviting — and cold. I had captured those photos back in January five years ago.
Terri Webster Schrandt
This is such a beautiful area, Egidio! The water is so clear!
Egidio Leitao
Terri, the shallow waters and rocks create a perfect combo. Thanks for the wonderful theme and your comments here.