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Updated July 2026

Berry Falls

Cherry County, Nebraska — about 8 ft, among the shortest.

An 8-foot block waterfall on the south bank of the Niobrara River beside Berry Bridge, marking the transition from the wildlife refuge to private lands; best viewed from the river or the bridge access (private, fee) since climbing is not allowed.

Height
8 ft
Type
Block
Access
Roadside
Trail
Not documented
Elevation gain
Not documented
Best season
Spring through fall
Land manager
National Park Service (Niobrara National Scenic River); falls on private land
Watercourse
spring-fed tributary of the Niobrara River

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check National Park Service (Niobrara National Scenic River); falls on private land for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Berry Falls drops about 8 feet. That makes it the 669th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 1% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

Access is documented as roadside. No trail distance is on record for Berry Falls. The nearest town is Valentine. Confirm access and land status with National Park Service (Niobrara National Scenic River); falls on private land before setting out — some documented falls have no public route at all.

Spring through fall. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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