Maumee Falls East
Searcy County, Arkansas
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 67 ft (20.4 m)
- Location
- Searcy County, Arkansas
- Access status
- Tourism route and firsthand parking documented; exposed bluff viewpoint
- The walk
- About 1 mile one way; about 2 miles return, derived
- Ground & access
- Woodland trail and exposed bluff-edge viewing. Slippery rocks and substantial drops; no base descent included.
Follow the Buffalo River Trail roughly southeast from its South Maumee Road crossing. The firsthand account describes an initially level trail followed by descent toward the bluff and waterfall viewing area. Return the same way.
Plan your visit
Buffalo River Trail southeast from South Maumee Road to East Maumee Falls
Searcy County tourism places East Maumee Falls about one mile from the South Maumee trailhead. Two miles return is derived for retracing that approach; exact distance is approximate.
Woodland trail and exposed bluff-edge viewing. Slippery rocks and substantial drops; no base descent included.
Where to start
North Central Arkansas Hiking describes rough parking where the Buffalo River Trail crosses County Road 52. From Harriett’s Highway 14/27 junction, take Highway 27 west 5.2 miles, then County Road 52 northwest about 6.2 miles to that crossing.
Timing & water
Searcy County tourism says the waterfalls depend on wet weather. Current trail and road conditions unverified.
Before you go
Current fees and reservation requirements unknown.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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