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Bear Skull Falls

Johnson County, Arkansas

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
22 ft (6.7 m)
Location
Johnson County, Arkansas
The walk
About 3 miles round trip
Ground & access
Descending forest trail with a return climb. Avoid the direct steep descent beside the falls; current side-path condition is not verified.
Visitor source and access details

Follow the Ozark Highlands Trail west from CR-5671, descending into the drainage past Upper Bear Skull Falls. Henry describes continuing beyond the main falls to a lower break in the bluff before using the short side path to the base.

Plan your visit

Ozark Highlands Trail west from CR-5671

Rick Henry’s 2014 trip measured about 1.5 miles to Bear Skull Falls; the return on the same route doubles that distance.

Descending forest trail with a return climb. Avoid the direct steep descent beside the falls; current side-path condition is not verified.

Where to start

Henry reports a roadside pull-off on CR-5671 just south of the OHT crossing at 35.66608, -93.34695. This is historical firsthand parking information; confirm present signs and road access.

Timing & water

The 2014 account found modest flow even after rain. Check current road and trail conditions.

Before you go

Fees, permits and reservation requirements for this visit have not been confirmed; check with the land manager.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Johnson County, Arkansas.

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