Schoolhouse Falls Trail is a pleasant outdoor nature lesson in Arkansas. No studying needed since after you’ve parked you’re nearly there! We’ll find this gorgeous waterfall in the very far eastern edge of the Ozark National Forest so let’s enjoy the ride as we make our way to Schoolhouse:
Like all great Arkansas adventures, a backroad is required to get there.
Google/Osiel Guzman This one is north of Hector and isn’t nearly as rugged as some of the other routes we’ve endured to reach waterfall trailheads. Forest Road-1301 (White Oak Mountain Road) will lead to Forest Road-1307 (Wilderness Trail) and take you to the Austin Trailhead.
The Austin Trailhead will be the first point of interest you’ll come across.
Google/Zayne You can start your adventure here or shave off some time by continuing along a wide ATV trail. The parking coordinates can be found here.
From here, it’s a quick meander to Schoolhouse Falls. There’s even a second waterfall to discover along the way!
Rick’s Hiking Blog Upper Schoolhouse Falls will be the first waterfall you come across when following the creek.
Schoolhouse Falls is less than a mile from the parking area and only a few yards from Upper Schoolhouse.
Google/Paul Quinn The waterfall isn’t terribly tall (about 20 feet) but it’s one you can walk behind!
The path along the creek will lead downhill so you can see every angle of the falls.
Rick’s Hiking Blog Both of these waterfalls are downright magical after a recent rain so try to time your hike accordingly!
As with all of our waterfall trails, keep some things in mind:
Rick’s Hiking Blog Be sure to research this area further before taking that first step! Rick’s Hiking Blog has wonderfully detailed insight and we always recommend Tim Ernst’s guidebooks as well. True Arkansas nature lovers will always follow the Leave No Trace Principles when taking on any trail.
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Google/Osiel Guzman
This one is north of Hector and isn’t nearly as rugged as some of the other routes we’ve endured to reach waterfall trailheads. Forest Road-1301 (White Oak Mountain Road) will lead to Forest Road-1307 (Wilderness Trail) and take you to the Austin Trailhead.
Google/Zayne
You can start your adventure here or shave off some time by continuing along a wide ATV trail. The parking coordinates can be found here.
Rick’s Hiking Blog
Upper Schoolhouse Falls will be the first waterfall you come across when following the creek.
Google/Paul Quinn
The waterfall isn’t terribly tall (about 20 feet) but it’s one you can walk behind!
Rick’s Hiking Blog
Both of these waterfalls are downright magical after a recent rain so try to time your hike accordingly!
Be sure to research this area further before taking that first step! Rick’s Hiking Blog has wonderfully detailed insight and we always recommend Tim Ernst’s guidebooks as well. True Arkansas nature lovers will always follow the Leave No Trace Principles when taking on any trail.
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