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April 22, 2023 - April 23, 2023
8:30 am
Tea Kettle Falls – meet Tim Johnson at the trailhead at 8:30am
GPS Location of the trailhead parking area: 36.267648598673084, -93.73274834601588
Tea Kettle Falls: https://goo.gl/maps/Rq9UgUB9qHUbJBMr9
Getting to this unique waterfalls is a hike, about 2.4 miles round trip. The hike in is downhill or level for the most part, the hike out is just the opposite. Most of the hike is on forest service roads, and a few stream crossings, a little bushwacking, so come prepared to get your feet wet and/or muddy. The key to this waterfall is the small drainage area necessitates viewing after a few rainy days to appreciate its natural beauty. With rain in the forecast, it looks like Saturday will be a great time to see water pouring out of the hole in the rock that gives this very distinctive waterfall its name.
In addition to Tea Kettle, there is another waterfall in the immediate area, Reynolds Hollow Falls that can also be visited while in the area.
Reynolds Hollow Falls: https://goo.gl/maps/Bf5Tg483vGZK6uTk8
After returning to the parking area, the Glory B falls is a short drive a little farther to the Southeast (8 miles). It can be located here:
Glory B Falls: https://goo.gl/maps/3RbDLxv2ERizf3H3A
In addition to the waterfalls, the area is a wonderful spot for spring ephemerals, so be prepared for some spring color as well.
Warning: You might want to load any maps in your phone prior, the cell service in the area around these falls is very spotty.
Equipment to bring:
Camera, tripod, water bottle, trekking poles, snacks