Waterfall Hikes Near Tulsa, OK

731,743 residents

Chicago Time Zone

2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Tulsa lies in the Arkansas River valley amid rolling prairie, oak–hickory woodlands and red sandstone bluffs that form narrow gorges and creek-lined ravines. Within a 50‑mile radius hikers will find a limited number of moderate waterfall routes that follow riparian corridors and rocky canyon scrambles through mature forest and exposed ledges, notable for seasonal flows and the abrupt transition from urban riverfront to secluded rugged terrain accessible from nearby suburbs.

Located at 36.1283°N, -95.9042°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tulsa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

1 of 2 waterfalls near Tulsa is flowing strongly today

Lower Verdigris Falls (historical) Roaring McSpadden Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 94°F

Aft 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Thu 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Fri 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Sun 93°F Sunny

Mon 94°F Sunny Best

Tue 95°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Tulsa

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

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