Waterfall Hikes in Arkansas (AR)
1 National Park
611 Major Cities
12 Waterfalls
to explore
Arkansas's waterfalls arise in the Ozark Plateau and Boston Mountains in the north and the Ouachita Mountains to the west, where sandstone bluffs, steep gorges and river valleys focus creek flows. Many falls are spring-fed and sit in narrow, forested canyons protected in national and state reserves. Hikes tend to be moderate—rocky stream crossings, creekside scrambles and short canyon routes dominate—so Arkansas stands out for its concentrated multi-step cascades tucked into rugged sandstone gorges rather than long alpine drops. See waterfalls near major Arkansas cities .
Popular Difficulties
Moderate: 11 trails
Easy: 1 trails
Trail Types
Out And Back: 12 trails
Featured Parks
National Parks in Arkansas
Best Waterfall Hikes in Arkansas
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
38.9 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
42.2 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
25.9 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
45.5 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in Arkansas
21.2 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.0 miles
200 ft
38.9 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
42.2 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
38.5 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.0 miles
200 ft
25.9 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
24.5 miles away
Arkansas
Easy
2.2 miles
240 ft
45.5 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
25.6 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.0 miles
300 ft
35.5 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
37.3 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft