Falling Water Creek in Ozark National Forest, AR

Hike Falling Water Creek Ozark National Forest, AR

Class 1 2.6 miles Minimal gain 1-2 hr Out + Back Aug 7, 2016
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I recommend hiking along Falling Water Creek after doing the Richland Falls, Twin Falls, Hamilton Falls hike. This is a nice bonus along the very pretty slickrock-laiden Falling Water Creek. While this isn't an official trail, there is a social trail some of the time along the eastern bank of the creek, but I found it to be most enjoyable to walk within the creekbed. Starting from the Richland Creek Recreation Area trailhead, I started south and entered the watercourse, some light boulder-hopping required. The creekbed has some really cool formations. I turned around once the creek's slickrock seemed to be done showing off.

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Starting along Falling Water Creek.
Starting along Falling Water Creek.
A social trail leading around the deeper sections of the creek.
A social trail leading around the deeper sections of the creek.
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The trail dropped me into Falling Water Creek, which I then followed rather than bushwhacking.
The trail dropped me into Falling Water Creek, which I then followed rather than bushwhacking.
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Gorgeous colors and typical southern hike charm.
Gorgeous colors and typical southern hike charm.
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Interesting slickrock along Falling Water Creek.
Interesting slickrock along Falling Water Creek.
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How did this happen? So cool.
How did this happen? So cool.
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Continuing up Falling Water Creek until I thought the slickrock ended, and turned back.
Continuing up Falling Water Creek until I thought the slickrock ended, and turned back.

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