Ladderbucket Falls

From Jobes Way’s clearing before the private gate, take the ATV trail on the left. Keep right at forks toward John Mountain Falls. Descend its bluff break, follow the outlet creek downstream, then turn right up the next creek to Ladderbucket. Return the same way.

Hallmark explicitly gives about 5 miles out-and-back via John Mountain Falls. His difficult exploratory return above Ladderbucket is not the recommended route.

Steep bluff descent, creek crossings and rocky off-trail terrain.

Where to start

January 2024 report: 2WD stop at Wilderness Trail/Jobes Way (35.537868, -92.796878); 4WD clearing 50 yards before the private gate (35.54074, -92.79776). Current parking authorization unverified.

Timing & water

Author recommends winter or early spring rain; current flow unknown.

Before you go

Unknown.