Can you jump in Jacobs well?
Can you jump in Jacobs well? Swimming and Tours at Jacob's Well Swimmers can stay in the shallows to enjoy the cool water, or jump from an overcrop into the 23' well. For those who'd rather explore the surrounding areas, there are several hiking trails in the natural area that are suitable for all skill levels.
How deep is Jacobs well?
Jacob's Well is the second-largest fully submerged cave in Texas. The source of the water comes from the Trinity Aquifer, which makes its way from an extensive underground cave system. The deepest part of the cavern system is 140 feet deep.
Are there animals in Jacobs well?
Temperature of the water in Jacob's Well remains a near-constant 68°F and visibility is typically excellent. The spring provides habitat to numerous species of fish (principally sunfish and perch); turtles; aquatic insects; crustaceans; and, most notably, the cave-adapted Fern Bank salamander (Eurycea pterophilia).
How high is the jump at Jacobs well?
It was slowly tamed but it is still wildly beautiful there. You can jump off outcroppings rising 10 to 15 feet above the well, into eternal 68-degree waters. Quite an arctic blast in the middle of a Texas summer. My focus here is not, however, on the idyllic surface world of Jacob's Well.
Can you dive in Jacobs well?
Only cave certified divers with substantial experience in cave diving should go deep into Jacob's Well. He says, “It gets so dark you can taste it.”
Has Jacobs well dried up?
For the second year in a row, the iconic spring-fed swimming hole has stopped flowing, the consequence of drought and overpumping. It was a scorching day in July 2022 when I last peered into Jacob's Well. In a sense, I had come to pay my respects.
Why is swimming at Jacobs well suspended?
As of June 29, 2022, swimming will not be allowed at Jacob's Well Natural Area (JWNA) for the foreseeable future. The threat of high bacteria levels, other pollutants and poor visibility conditions are unsafe for swimming.