Updated July 2026
Geary Falls
Geary Falls is a small seasonal waterfall within the Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area south of Junction City. A short marked trail leads to the falls, which flow best after spring rains.
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 Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks (Geary State Fishing Lake & Wildlife Area) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Geary Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Geary Falls Trail reaches it about 0.7 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 65 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Junction City. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks (Geary State Fishing Lake & Wildlife Area) for closures and current conditions.
Spring after rain. 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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