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Deer Leap Falls
A sheltered sandstone-ledge falls in a dramatically narrowed section of bluffline.
- Height
- 45 ft
- Type
- Cascade
- District
- Middle
- Round trip
- 2.5 mi
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best season
- Spring
- Est. time
- ~1.5 hr
- Flow-dependent
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Coordinates
- 36.0400, -93.1300
Current conditions
DryBest within 48 hrs of rain
- Rain 24h
- 0.00″
- Rain 72h
- 0.00″
- Rain 7d
- 0.00″
Next 3 days (preview)
Tomorrow85%0.85″
+2 days34%0.34″
+3 days74%0.74″
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Buffalo National River, Middle District
The name says it all — Deer Leap Falls occupies a section of bluffline where the canyon narrows dramatically, the kind of terrain where deer have been known to bound across impossibly steep slopes. The falls drop over a sandstone ledge into a sheltered hollow surrounded by old hardwoods. Seasonal wet-weather flow; visit within 48 hours of good rain for the best show. Off-trail navigation required — not recommended without a downloaded GPS track.
Getting there
Detailed driving directions coming soon. See the regional overview for nearby access points.
