Views of the Neighborhood – The Sailmaster Waterfall

~ John W. Howell

We are glad you can join us today. We are going to return to the Hurst Creek/Hamilton Greenbelt again. We are walking to the Sailmaster Waterfall which I have never seen. Have water? Okay let’s go

Views of the Neighborhood

Here is the entrance.

The wildflowers in June along the way are spectacular.

This a restful little waterfall where I could imagine taking a break and enjoying the sound of the babble of the creek as it cascades over the rocks.

There’s a signpost up ahead. Welcome to the Sailmaster Waterfall zone.

Hurst Creek runs slowly to meet a spillway. These waterlilies had tons of closed yellow blossems waiting for the sun.

You can see the spillway at the right in the background. The waterlilies were to the right of the spillway.

One section of the falls

The same section from a tree framed viewpoint

The Producer took this shot of the falls from a lower viewpoint.

The same viewpoint only closer.

On the way back, we came across a doe.

And two mallard ducks not stopping their grooming.

I hope you enjoyed the View today. Have a great week.

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Published by John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

62 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – The Sailmaster Waterfall”

  3. Another incredible journey! Folks in your neighborhood will soon discover they have a writer in their midst. Someone will stumble upon your “Views of the Neighborhood” and want to meet the person/s behind the camera and the words. You and the producer contribute so much to the community, John. Beautiful! ♥

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  8. If I envy anything about Austin, it’s the wonderful natural resources that are there. We flatlanders/coastal dwellers don’t get waterfalls until the freeways flood and start dumping water over the side. The parks, trails, and greenbelts in Austin are just wonderful.

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  9. That looks like a delightful little hike, John the waterfall is beautiful. I imagine the wildlife enjoys the water and the protected nature of the setting. Thanks for bringing us along.

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  21. What a fabulous place to meander through. Is this walking distance from your home?
    I swear, if it is, I would be there daily.

    Wonderful tour. Thank you, John.

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        3. Not really. The knee cap was my old one. I overstepped some bushes and stress fractured the cap. It was a vertical break into two pieces. Surgeon said he never saw one like that before. I told him I was glad to supply new knowledge. 😄

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