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Dockery Gap Falls

Crawford County, Arkansas

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
36 ft (11 m)
Location
Crawford County, Arkansas
The walk
About 3 miles round trip to the main falls
Ground & access
Difficult bushwhacking over rough, steep terrain, downed trees and rock piles. Not a beginner route.
Visitor source and access details

The firsthand account starts at a sharp bend on Hurricane Creek Road and reaches Dockery Gap Falls through the hollow. No maintained trail is described; the account discusses alternative routes along the creek and bluff benches.

Plan your visit

Difficult bushwhack from Hurricane Creek Road

Henry estimates 1.5 miles each way to Dockery Gap Falls. His 5.12-mile recorded outing visited additional falls and is not the direct waterfall distance.

Difficult bushwhacking over rough, steep terrain, downed trees and rock piles. Not a beginner route.

Where to start

Henry describes parking off the left side of Hurricane Creek Road at the sharp bend, 0.9 mile from Old Locke Road, coordinates 35.707369, -94.024927. Confirm current signs and road conditions.

Timing & water

The February account warns that summer undergrowth makes travel harder.

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

Crawford County, Arkansas.

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