Tanyard Creek Falls
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
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| State: | Arkansas |
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Tanyard Creek Falls is a beautiful hike to a picturesque waterfall. The Falls is located on Tanyard Creek Nature Trail in Bella Vista, Arkansas. The land is private, but the owners have opened it up for free access to the public. At the trailhead there is a large parking lot, giving visitors plenty of space to park.
Tanyard Creek Nature Trail is an easy two-mile loop that is hike-able by people of every experience level. This nature trail is the perfect escape right in the middle of a busy suburb. The trail follows a beautiful creek through the forest up to the waterfall. The waterfall is cascading over several levels of mossy rocks, creating a stunning spray of water. Several levels of pools gather beneath the falls, creating perfect spaces to splash and wade in the water. The water is cool and clean. The rocks and pools should be approached with caution, as rocks can be slippery and water can be unsafe in areas.
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Hike just over 2 miles on this easy trail, perfect for hikers of all skill-levels, to reach the Tanyard Creek Falls
https://www.arkansas.com/bella-vista/natural-attractions/tanyard-creek
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
- Head east on Main St toward S 2nd St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto US Hwy 63 NEntering Missouri(25.7 mi)
- Continue straight onto Jan Howard Expy (4.8 mi)
- Continue onto Porter Wagoner Blvd/
US Hwy 63 N Continue to follow US Hwy 63 N(29.2 mi) - Continue onto US-60 W (78.2 mi)
- Continue onto James River Fwy W (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto MO-360 W/
James River Fwy W (3.1 mi) - Take the I-44 W exit on the left toward Joplin (0.8 mi)
- Merge onto I-44 (56.2 mi)
- Take exit 11 for I-49 S/
US-71 S toward Neosho/ Fort Smith (1.0 mi) - Continue onto I-49/
US-71 (34.5 mi) - Take exit 4 on the left for US 71 S toward Bella Vista (0.7 mi)
- Continue onto US-71 S (signs for Bella Vis/
Arkansas) Pass by Taco Bell (on the left in 7.1 mi)Entering Arkansas(10.3 mi) - Take exit 98 for AR-340/
Lancashire Blvd (0.2 mi) - Turn left onto AR-340 W/
W Lancashire Blvd (0.9 mi) - Turn left onto Nature Trail LnDestination will be on the right(148 ft)
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