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Lichen Falls

Johnson County, Arkansas

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
28 ft (8.5 m)
Location
Johnson County, Arkansas
Access status
Researched walking route
The walk
About 0.5 mile return
Ground & access
Mostly level trail with a small dip; off-trail descent is steep and slippery.

A short OHT walk reaches a view of Lichen Falls without descending the steep slope to its base.

Plan your visit

At Arbaugh Road’s OHT crossing, walk west across the road onto the Ozark Highlands Trail. Follow the small stream to a trail view of Lichen Falls on the right; return the same way.

Explore the Ozarks gives a quarter mile one-way; Henry reports less than a quarter mile from parking. Return distance is approximately half a mile.

Mostly level trail with a small dip; off-trail descent is steep and slippery.

Where to start

OHT Arbaugh Road trailhead: from Highway 16 west of Fallsville, take FR1404/Arbaugh Road 3.2 miles, keeping right at the fork, to marked parking. OHTA lists Arbaugh Road as a major trailhead.

Timing & water

Best flow follows rain; current flow unknown.

Before you go

Fees or reservations not verified.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

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

Explore Arkansas

Waterfall location

Johnson County, Arkansas.

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