Discover Serenity and Scenic Beauty at Kings River Falls Trailhead
Kings River Falls Trailhead in Witter, AR, offers an inviting escape for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a relaxing yet rewarding hiking experience. This hiking area is cherished for its easy to mild trail, stretching approximately 1.1 miles round trip, making it accessible for hikers of all skill levels. Visitors appreciate the gentle path, which avoids steep hills and allows for a peaceful stroll through the woods.
One of the highlight features of this trailhead is the stunning waterfall located at the end of the path, especially captivating outside of drought seasons. Hikers are often delighted by the opportunity to cool off in the natural swimming hole near the falls, a perfect spot for a refreshing dip on warmer days. Several open areas along the trail provide ideal picnic spots, encouraging visitors to pack a picnic backpack and soak in the tranquil surroundings.
Parking is ample and conveniently located about a mile down a dirt road beyond where maps typically direct, so adventurers are advised to continue a little further to reach the official trailhead sign. The combination of serene water views, the soothing sound of cascading falls, and the inviting swimming hole makes the Kings River Falls Trailhead a must-visit for those seeking a nature-filled retreat in Witter. With its welcoming atmosphere and scenic charm, this hiking area stands out as a local favorite for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment.
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Teresa Mahoney
2 months agoNice hiking, no hills. No public restrooms because it’s out in the woods. Plenty of parking. Pack your picnic backpack and enjoy. Several spots along the trail open to the water. The end of the trail has a beautiful waterfall when not during drought season. Perfect swimming hole and picnic spot!
Stella Szczelaszczyk
9 months agoWhat a wonderful little hike! Google Maps stops you too soon. Go about another mile down the dirt road to find the parking and King River Falls path sign!!! It’s about a 30 minute walk to the falls, but absolutely worth it for a slice of tranquility. November is when these photos were taken.
Ron Martindale
10 months agoAn easy to mild trail to navigate. About 1.1 miles in and out. Beautiful waterfall is your reward along with a great local swimming hole.
JC Prazak (Ozark Explorer)
2 years agoThis past summer, I had my first trip out to King's River Falls Recreational Area. I loved it. On the way to the falls there was a really bad hail storm, so I actually pulled over to take some cover under trees, just trying to prevent damage to my truck. But it was short lived and I continued on to the falls. Parking was adequate, the trail was easy, and in a little bit I was at King's River Falls with a couple dozen other people. I was there for may five to ten minutes when the storm rolled back in. Heavy rain, lightning, and chunks of hail came crashing down on the formerly happy swimmers, who now rushed to get out of the water and take shelter under trees or rock. This storm lasted a bit longer than the first and with every few minutes more frolickers left too...but the storm eventually did end. At that point it was just me and four 20 somethings (two males, two females) who were still there. So we then had the whole place to ourselves. It was fantastic! Even if people are there, it'd be fun. But it was awesome, absolutely awesome, to feel like it's only a handful of you. Seeing the storm pass through was also highly entertaining.
Lacey Morgan
2 years agoThe road to get to the location required me to download offline maps, no Verizon cell service and to put my vehicle in AWD. Pouring rain today didn't stop my daughter and I from hiking to the falls. I would have liked to have known the exact distance as I couldn't tell with the rain and my phone being in my backpack. There was several people coming in and out of the trail today. No swimming, very little water.