One of the most beautiful places in the state — Natural Falls — is easily accessible by a short hike and is a must-do for nature lovers. You’ll meander through thick, lush foliage before reaching one of the tallest waterfalls in the state. There’s no better time than now to enjoy this easy breezy waterfall hike, so lace up those hiking boots and get moving.
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Natural Falls State Park is located in the Ozark Highlands of Oklahoma and is home to one of the tallest waterfalls in the state. You can find this gorgeous park on Hwy. 412 West in West Siloam Springs.
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The waterfall is easily accessible by Dripping Springs Trail — a looped trail that is just under a mile round trip. Not only will you get to explore a 77-foot waterfall, but there are streams, creeks, foliage, and wildlife along the way too.
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There are beautiful bridges that lead you to the path and ultimately to the waterfall.
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Natural Falls is considered the second tallest in the state and cascades over rock formations, creating a stunning atmosphere at the end of a V-shaped valley.
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You’ll travel through breathtaking scenery on your way to the falls with a great amount of shade, so it’s the perfect hike on summer days.
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The trail will lead you to views above and below the falls, but to get down on the lower level you’ll need to walk down 88 steep steps… the most difficult part of the hike.
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The breathtaking scenery is otherworldly and is unlike anything else you’ve seen in Oklahoma.
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For more information on Dripping Springs Trail, visit AllTrails.com.
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If you’re looking for an easy hike to aboveground caves, head to Robbers Cave State Park in the San Bois Mountains of southeastern Oklahoma. Robbers Cave has more than 12 miles of trails that wind you through caves, lakes, streams, and breathtaking scenery. These popular caves are made of sandstone and were popular hideouts for outlaws Jesse James and Belle Star. Click here to view photographs of these caves at Robbers Cave State Park.
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