Kerrville Urban Trail System

03/06/2026

Creative Crosswalks turns on. The collaborative effort to enhance public safety and brighten up high-traffic intersections continues throughout Kerr County.

Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) crews are working this week on poles at Clay/Water and Jefferson/Hays. New string lights will be installed soon after, completing concepts originally developed in 2020. 6 years ain't nothin'.

AND TxDOT has also shared layout design for the crosswalk project initiatied in late 2023/early 2024 by KUTS and Center Point business and building owners on RM 480. This project is intended to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety in what has become a thriving little business district in Center Point. 2.5 years ain't nothin'.

The work with community partners to add public art and string lights at Kelly/RM480 rolls on. Patience and persistance in doing cool things for community - our specialty.

02/24/2026

Texas Master Naturalist, Hill Country Chapter on their adopted section of the River Trail near G Street Trailhead planting Cypress plugs grown by San Marcos River Foundation via Gaby Tamez at Texas Parks and Wildlife with assistance from KUTS and captured by Stillstone.

Collaboration makes the trees grow and the River flow!

02/20/2026

Our planting buddies at Riverside Nature Center Association, Texas Parks and Wildlife City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department Hill Country Alliance and others could use some volunteers to help plant 2,000 native cuttings along the River, tomorrow Saturday February 21.

Rooted in the Guadalupe: A Community Restoration Event

For all the info: https://sites.google.com/view/rootedintheguadalupe/home?authuser=0

02/03/2026

Adopt a River Trail project growing strong!

With help from Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Master Naturalist Hill Country Chapter this week planted over 150 whips of Sycamore, Black Willow, Buttonbush, and Roughleaf Dogwood trees along their adopted section of the Kerrville River Trail near the G Street Trailhead.

These native riparian trees are found along the banks of the Guadalupe River and regenerate themselves after disturbances like floods. Their resiliency makes these trees perfect candidates for live-staking projects, where cuttings are taken from mature trees then planted in the ground near waterways. The whips start out as sticks, but grow roots quickly to help stabilize eroded banks, provide food and cover for wildlife, and help restore shade to river and stream channels.

Adopt a River Trail is a KUTS pilot project exploring ways to help the River restore itself, in partnership with City of Kerrville, TX - City Hall Upper Guadalupe River Authority Schreiner University and other stakeholders and river stewards in Kerr County.

PC: Stillstone

01/13/2026

Community investment in vegetative restoration projects should also consider the #1 enemy of plants in Kerr County - (green) blood-thirsty deer.

Proud to partner with Broken Arrow Ranch, Schreiner University, )and Texas Parks and Wildlife) on a long-overdue effort to address overpopulation of deer in urban parts of the County, starting with exotic Axis.

Big picture, long-term recovery for our River and watershed requires a regional long-term plan that integrates agencies and efforts. We're on it.

Three local organizations are joining forces to address an often-overlooked challenge in flood recovery: managing deer populations that threaten the regrowth of vegetation along the Guadalupe River.

01/11/2026

More winter planting days with volunteers from Peterson Health Hill Country Master Gardeners, Hill Country Master Naturalists amd Schreiner University Field Station to help restore flood-impacted areas along the Kerrville River Trail.

Each group applies different methods to help increase soil absorption rates, native plant diversity, protection from deer browsing, beautification and other land management practices intended to improve overall health and function of the Guadalupe watershed and areas along the River Trail.

12/13/2025

Our pilot "ADOPT A RIVER TRAIL" project digs in!

In partnership with City of Kerrville, TX - City Hall, Schreiner University, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Upper Guadalupe River Authority and Texas A&M Forest Service volunteer groups are helping restore and enhance a 1-mile section of River Trail between G Street and Trailhead Beer Garden.

Hill County Master Gardeners Association, Texas Master Naturalist, Hill Country Chapter, Peterson Health, and Schreiner University Field Station have all adopted sections in a two-year commitment to replanting, invasive species control, litter pickup, and holistic land management for this River Trail riparian corridor along Quinlan Creek and the Guadalupe River.

Working together on a shared vision for a healthy sustainable River Trail system and Guadalupe River watershed.

11/17/2025

Once-in-a-generation moment of opportunity we’re all living as we heal from tragedy together.

wrapped up a series of three more workshops for flood-impacted waterfront land owners across Kerr County, including this stop at in Kerrville.

Experience and perspective from ecologists at foresters from GIS nerds from river stewards from and even the state’s best known documentary filmmaker and others continue their commitment to help us help the River heal itself.

Resources are abundant for anyone called to help restore the function and value of this magnificent Guadalupe River watershed. Let’s go!

Visit the KUTS “Flood Response” page for the latest on global efforts to recover and restore Kerr County.

10/28/2025

A deeper dive into post-flood recovery and riparian stewardship, workshops are being offered to impacted river front landowners hoping to the answer the big question: "What do I do now?"

Presentations and information from the state's most experienced and knowledgable riparian ecologists, free seeds and starter plants, and practical guidance and expectations on what riparian recovery can look like on your land.

Organized by:
Hill Country Alliance
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Upper Guadalupe River Authority

Free to flood-impacted riparian landowners:
bit.ly/RiparianRestorationWorkshops

09/15/2025

While City of Kerrville parks are closed for River access, County parks and most low water crossings continue to provide access to the Guadalupe River, especially in less impacted portions of east Kerr County. Late summer flows are the healthiest they've been in years, and Upper Guadalupe River Authority reports safe water quality. Something to quietly celebrate as we continue the healing process.

The experience on the water downstream of Kerrville right now is profound. Parts of the River are unrecognizable, and everywhere are signs of the power, volume and magnitude of raging water. But in many areas are reminders of the resilience and health of this extraordinary river. Grasses, shrubs, and new saplings are regenerating and sprouting, especially in areas spared from mechanical disturbance. Wildlife is returning. As it has done for thousands of years, the Guadalupe River flows on.

Last Saturday, Central Provisions in Center Point restarted its Coffee + Kayak series, with another planned for Saturday September 27, 8am. A shuttle from Lions Dam in Center Point will be provided to Monkey Island (Wharton Crossing on River Road) for a 2-hour float downstream. We'll observe the contrasts in landowner cleanup response, how the River has changed and how it has remained, early stages of self-restoration, and reflect on our role in a natural system much larger than ourselves.

08/16/2025

The East Kerr River Group committee of Kerr County Water Alliance is hosting a Community Input Meeting TODAY Saturday August 16th, 2pm at Central Provisions in Center Point.

The East Kerr River Group is partnered with Kerr County, KUTS, and other local groups to reimagine Lions Park, which was destroyed by the July 4th flood. This is the first of several community input meetings for this effort, to give local residents a chance to share ideas, concerns, observations, and stories for this public park.

A rare opportunity to be a part of history and contribute to the resurrection of a public greenspace, river recreation area, and important ecological site in east Kerr County.