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    Waterfall Trail

    4.4 (19 reviews)

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    Jamie C.

    Was a really easy trail. Fairly floral of litter and has plenty of parking. I did however think the trail wasn't very secluded in nature. There are apartments over looking about half the trail.

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    Henry G.

    Wet got feet? So what! It was awesome! Crossing the creek on rocks (and maybe falling in) was very fun. We even saw a snake in the creek! Although my wife slipped and hurt her knee. The cost of the emergency room visit was worth it. I hope she starts speaking to me again sometime soon.

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    Mary M.

    Absolutely gorgeous. Can't believe this is right in Branson. Please go walk this trail if you can. I will say it rained the night before(July) so not sure what it would be like in the summer if no rain . Next time we are in Branson We will sure go back. By the way, the Trail is not difficult at all.

    Awesome quick hike. About a mile round trip to get to the waterfall. I believe there is a trail that continues on but we did not go further. As others have said it backs up to a bunch of residencies from a resort. Great for a quick outing as it was close to our hotel.

    Daniel B.

    Such an enjoyable hike, with beautiful scenery both along the way, and the waterfall, itself.

    Keep your eyes open and you could see the turtles near the trail
    Walt P.

    Very easy trail well marked but the end of the trail isn't marked well. I would categorize this as a urban trail even though Branson is rural. There were many pretty areas of the trail but it was super disappointing to see the west gate resort buildings literally 100 feet or less from the trail and hearing people on patios and seeing the resort grass. The waterfalls were ok but I would definitely not call them the swimming holes. The trail can be muddy so don't do it after it rains. I also recommend coming early since there is a lot of traffic. If you choose to hike past the waterfalls keep a look out for turtles along the trail we saw three.

    Jennifer W.

    Hard to find the trailhead. Many people just wandering around looking for it. Look across the street toward the resort and up toward the stop sign is the trail. Don't go down by the railroad tracks and start looking it's across the street. Rocky, muddy trail with a small waterfall but keep going and you'll find another bigger waterfall.

    Waterfall in North Fork Park via Ben Lomond Trail Head near Eden, Utah

    Great short (less then a mile round trip) trail. At the end there is a rope to help you down to see the water fall and it is broken in one place. Fun little waterfall, probably best to see it in spring during snow melt or after a rain.

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    Payton M.

    If you are looking for a "choose your open adventure" type of trail, then this is the trail for you. It a little difficult to find the trail head and once you get in there isn't really a clear trail. But hey you can make your own path. The scenery is beautiful. The waterfalls are very cute and fun. But if you are looking for a paved path that is not very treacherous maybe try a different trail.

    Dominik D.

    This is quite a pretty trail. You walk along the river bank (starting at the entrance to Westgate Resort) on smooth and gravel rock trails and there are low cliffs at certain portions. I've only been in Branson one day but I'll venture to say this is one of the areas more underrated trails.

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    Amber B.

    My friend and I went on a "no kids,no husband" trip so we were looking for different things to do that were a little adventure but no danger lol. We wanted to get into nature! This trail was perfect for us!! We were able to see 3 waterfalls and go on a small hike! It wasn't intimidating nor dangerous! Easy path to follow! Really it's just following along side of the water.

    Melanie M.

    Very beautiful incognito train in Branson. It's only about a mile long, and the trail is easy. Sometimes after rains it can be difficult to cross the stream without getting wet, but otherwise it's family-friendly hiking!

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    Nice short hike. Waterfall is 8-10 tall. We saw that and kept going thinking there was more. There was not. It was a beautiful easy hike.

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    Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area

    Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area

    4.6
    (20 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    People who go to Branson for shows and shopping are missing the REAL beauty of this place. I did…read morethe two mile loop that takes you down to the lake and back up to the parking lot. The beauty of the Ozarks is breathtaking! There are restrooms and covered picnic tables as well.

    Somewhere in Branson, tucked behind the tourist shops and fudge factories, we decided to go full…read morenature mode and hit the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area--which sounds way more intense than it actually is. I was half-expecting to see a bear with a banjo or a raccoon running a moonshine still. Instead, we got about 140 acres of surprisingly legit wilderness... with signs. Lots of signs. Branson knows how to label a rock. The trail started off innocent enough--wood chips, some chirping birds, a suspicious squirrel staring us down. Then came the stairs. Not like "oh look, a couple of steps," but 315 stone steps carved into the side of a bluff like Mother Nature was training for a StairMaster commercial. Whoever built these things must have been part mountain goat, part lunatic. Down we went, each step echoing with the soundtrack of my thighs weeping. Somewhere between Step 89 and existential crisis, we passed a little cave where I'm 83% sure a wizard lives. It was cool, literally and metaphorically. We didn't go in though--look, we respect magical real estate. At the bottom was a view of Lake Taneycomo so pretty it made me forgive the stair situation. There were trees, chirping birds, and a breeze that whispered, "Hey, good luck going back up." We lingered at a little waterfall trickle (emphasis on trickle--it hadn't rained much) and contemplated faking an injury to avoid the climb. Eventually, we powered back up, legs shaking, pride shattered, but hearts full. Or maybe that was just dehydration. Back at the top, we found a porch swing near the ruins of an old homestead, which felt like a reward from the hiking gods. If you ever wanted to swing gently while staring into the distance and pretending you're in a Nicholas Sparks movie, this is your spot. All in all, 5 stars would hike again. Just next time, I'm bringing hiking poles.

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    Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

    Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

    4.3
    (199 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    On a Monday morning in April we (I, mother and daughter) set out to cruise through the glorious…read morecanyon on wheels. Feeling a bit hesitant at first to do it on bike but it was the best feeling. It was a perfect 68, clear skies and lilac blooms along the way. The perfection was almost overwhelming. A tram is also available for a round trip adventure but the bike was just too fun to pass up. Along the way we saw all kinds of little critters, snakes, fish and birds. Stopped at the tree house, chapel and most of the waterfalls. On bike with all the stops about 2 hours, walking could easily be 3+. Bikes are $15 each and I highly recommend getting there early so you have your pick cause the good ones go fast. Some have baskets and you should get one of those and then fill it with a picnic lunch. Little under $20 per person for entry, with discounts for veterans, seniors and children. Large parking but the place is popular, so again if possible arrive early.

    The canyon is huge but you can only appreciate the rugged part and the protected animal preserve by…read moretaking a tram tour. Our guide, "Jurassic Joe", was incredibly knowledgeable and provided a very detailed description of the history of the canyon and the original indigenous Americans who called the canyon home. The park is so large the tram ride takes you into Arkansas. Wonderful experience that we will do again with the grandkids.

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    Waterfall Trail - hiking - Updated June 2026

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