Tunnel Cave Falls
Newton County, Arkansas
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 31 ft (9.5 m)
- Location
- Newton County, Arkansas
- Access status
- Current approach and parking unconfirmed
- The walk
- About 5.4 miles round trip in a historical account
- Ground & access
- Repeated creek crossings and a steep, exposed section above the creek. Do not use old ropes or climb through the cave to continue beyond the waterfall.
Tunnel Cave Falls emerges from a bluff-side cave above Indian Creek. Toellner describes leaving the Buffalo River Trail toward Steel Creek for an unmaintained creek approach. This historical account is not confirmation of a currently approved route.
Plan your visit
Indian Creek from Kyles Landing; current route needs confirmation
Toellner places the waterfall about 2.7 miles from Kyles Landing and gives 5.4 miles for the return hike.
Repeated creek crossings and a steep, exposed section above the creek. Do not use old ropes or climb through the cave to continue beyond the waterfall.
Where to start
The account starts at Kyles Landing but does not identify a specific day-hiker parking space. Confirm the designated parking and current approach with park staff.
Timing & water
The account favors winter and spring flow; high water makes creek crossings hazardous.
Before you go
NPS closes caves except specifically named exceptions; Tunnel Cave is not an exception. Its compendium also prohibits social-trail use while allowing low-impact cross-country hiking. Confirm permitted access before using the historical route.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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