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Boulder Falls

Pope County, Illinois

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Pope County, Illinois
Access status
Original map pin differs from trail society location
The walk
Walking distance not confirmed
Ground & access
Dirt and rock, stairs and hills. The brochure describes a 150-foot climb back out of the canyon.
Visitor source and access details

The trail society places Boulder Falls on Sentry Bluff Trail and its map shows the connection from main parking. Its waterfall coordinates differ from the original directory pin by roughly 600 metres; use the named trail map rather than navigating to that pin.

Plan your visit

Blue-diamond Sentry Bluff Trail at Bell Smith Springs

The map’s 2.95-mile Blue Loop is the full loop, not a measured one-way waterfall approach. Original waterfall pin requires review.

Dirt and rock, stairs and hills. The brochure describes a 150-foot climb back out of the canyon.

Where to start

The brochure labels Main Parking at Bell Smith Springs, near Redbud Campground. This is the mapped starting area, not a nearby inferred roadside stop.

Timing & water

Check current access and conditions before travel; the reviewed source does not establish a reliable visiting season.

Before you go

Fees, permits and reservation requirements for this visit have not been confirmed; check with the land manager.

Visitor information
Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Pope County, Illinois.

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