Updated July 2026
Falls Branch Falls
A seasonal waterfall on Falls Creek reached via the Falls Branch Trail, a National Recreation Trail in Lake Catherine State Park near Hot Springs. The trail winds through pine and hardwood forest, crossing Little Canyon Creek before reaching the falls.
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 Arkansas State Parks for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Falls Branch Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Falls Branch Trail (National Recreation Trail) reaches it about 2 miles (loop) with roughly 203 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Hot Springs. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Arkansas State Parks for closures and current conditions.
Spring (rainy season). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Arkansas waterfalls
- Big Creek Cave Falls · 29 ft
- Bowers Hollow Falls · 56 ft
- Bridal Veil Falls · 50 ft
- Cedar Falls · 95 ft
- Cossatot Falls · 33 ft
- Diamond Falls · 148 ft
- Eden Falls (Lower) · 53 ft
- Falling Water Falls · 10 ft
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