how to find out if barton creek is dry?

[notreally]

last time we came down in june, we hiked about a half a mile or so from barton springs to the spot i like to swim (only spot i've ever really been to actually) and the creek was more or less dry. talked to a biker that said he came all the way from twin falls and it was dry the whole way. from what i understand this is fairly normal.

is there a number or website that indicates the conditions on the creek? i have number for when the trails are open, but does anyone know of any way to verify water levels?

i am trying to plan another trip before football season and that is one of the things i very much like to do.

 

[6th&Congress]

Here is the site I used last summer to determine the toobing conditions. USGS site It is dry. Although there might be small pools along the trail. BTW, 95 -200 cfs is optimal toobing conditions.

 

[notreally]

That is perfect. Thanks a lot.

 

[GHoward]

Just make the assumption that unless it rains for a week straight, it will be dry. We had a day of rain a few weeks ago, I thought is would at least leave some water in the holes. Nope.

 

[6th&Congress]

It seems like Barton Creek only flows once every three years.

 

[crash_davis]

last year was really nice. it rained from dec 06-june 07. i tubed and swam in barton creek until july. this year, not so much.

 

[Alpine]

The most thrilling and most fun tube ride I've ever had was from about mopac to the pool during a wet june in the 1990s. It beat every river I have ever floated and I will never forget it.

 

[bozo_casanova]

Alpine- I once did that, except all the way from fork falls to the pool, and it was a kick *** ride.

 

[notreally]

that would be great. i have never seen it like that. but i've only been a few times over the last few years. i didn't even know it ever dried up. what a disappointment that was last time.

 

[Orange&White]

My first response to the thread title was to look at your calendar. If it is later than May or earlier than November, the creek is dry.

 

[ThrowittoRoy]

O&Q, hahah... my thoughts exactly... then my next thought was... "ummm... it's dry. i promise" followed by "wow, it's friggin hot outside."