Find Funnel Falls For A Fabulous Ozark Forest Feature In Arkansas
By Carol Ann Carson|Published February 10, 2021
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
Not only does Arkansas have the best waterfalls in the world (we may be a bit biased) but our plethora of cascades also come in a surprising variety of forms. We have towering giants like Hemmed-In Hollow, hole-in-the rock finds like Glory Hole, and bubbling spouts like Tea Kettle Falls. Another fabulous find in the forest is Funnel Falls. Let’s explore the short trail and enjoy this unique waterfall:
One of many waterfalls to chase in the Leatherwood Wilderness of Arkansas is Funnel Falls.
It's actually two waterfalls, East Funnel Falls and West Funnel Falls, but we'll get to that in a moment. The area is is rather difficult to find, but once you've found the trail, it's an easy hike. The waterfalls are off of Highway 341. For detailed directions, we recommend reading this blog. Keep in mind a 4-wheel drive vehicle is best for navigating in this wilderness.
Once you've found the right backroad, the trail is pretty breezy.
Dogs, kids, and even horses can take on this trail! The little hike is under a mile and leads downhill. Although the hike is short, there are boulders to climb on before reaching the pair of waterfalls.
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It won't be long until you've reached the first Funnel Falls.
West Funnel Falls is an aptly-named gem in the forest. The water hugs the ledge and funnels down into the pool below. It's about 40 feet tall and creates quite a serene little grove. Next, let's find its neighbor, East Funnel Falls.
East Funnel Falls is similar to Glory Hole since the water flows through a worn hole in the ledge instead of over it. It towers a bit taller than its western neighbor at approximately 52 feet tall!
Both waterfalls are gorgeous, but the eastern cascade has even more features.
Not only does this waterfall funnel through the rock above, there's also a natural bridge! Take your time to explore above and below the waterfall. Just take caution at the top; the cracks in the rock can be a fall hazard.
The hike may be short and sweet, but we're sure you'll treasure all your time spent at Funnel Falls!
As with any hike, be sure to research the area further before heading out. For a GPS-friendly map, download the one here.
If you'd rather take a virtual hike, tag along with these nature lovers to the falls:
Have you been to Funnel Falls before? We’d love to hear about your journey and see your photos in our Facebook group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
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