One of the most beautiful locations in the state is tucked away in the scenic Ozark hills of northeastern Oklahoma. Natural Falls State Park is a picturesque setting boasting a magnificent waterfall, lush greenery and scenic hiking trails. Check out this little slice of heaven right here in the Sooner State:
Natural Falls State Park is located on the Oklahoma/Arkansas border in West Siloam Springs, off Highway 412 West.
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The park encompasses 120-acres in northeastern Oklahoma, an area also known as Green Country.
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If you’re looking for a peaceful place for relaxing or exploring nature, Natural Falls is where you want to go.
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There’s an abundance of slow nature hikes in the park. They are not too long or hard, and they range from easy to moderate.
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Hike Dripping Springs Trail to explore the main attraction in the park - a 77 ft. waterfall cascading into a pond below. The trail is a 0.9 mile loop that is accessible year-round.
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No swimming is allowed in the falls area, but there is a viewing platform where visitors can admire the gorgeous scenery.
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After hiking to the falls, another trail to explore is Fox Den Trail. It’s also a loop trail, but slighter longer in distance at 1.5-miles.
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You’ll travel through a forested hillside down to a creek, by a small lake and dam, and up another hill before making your way back to the trailhead.
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If the scenery looks familiar, you might recall seeing it in the 1974 movie, “Where the Red Fern Grows.” Several scenes were filmed in this heavenly location.
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The dense forest that surrounds this mossy waterfall is completely breathtaking and worth a visit. It’s the perfect spot to spend an afternoon enjoying the great outdoors.
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Doesn’t this place look otherworldly? For more information on the hikes in Natural Falls State Park, check out AllTrails.com. If you’re looking for more easy hiking trails in Oklahoma, click here for 10 more great ones.
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