Funnel Falls
Water funnels through a narrowing rock formation before a 20-foot drop — a wet-weather gem near Falling Water Creek.
- Height
- 20 ft
- Type
- Cascade
- District
- Upper
- Round trip
- 2.5 mi
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best season
- Spring
- Est. time
- ~1.5 hr
- Flow-dependent
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Coordinates
- 36.0550, -93.3350
Current conditions
- Rain 24h
- 0.00″
- Rain 72h
- 0.00″
- Rain 7d
- 1.64″
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The falls
True to its name, Funnel Falls channels water through a narrowing rock formation before dropping 20 feet into the hollow below. Located in the Upper Buffalo area near Falling Water Creek, this is a wet-weather falls best visited in late winter or spring. The surrounding terrain offers additional smaller cascades nearby, making it worth exploring the broader drainage on the same outing.
What makes it special
Water is squeezed through a narrowing rock chute at the lip before plunging into the hollow — the funnel shape is the whole show.
Best time to go
A true wet-weather falls — best in late winter and spring, ideally within a day or two of good rain.
No maintained trail. Expect off-trail route-finding and slick rock around the chute and lip — a GPS track is essential.
Getting there
Trailhead: Funnel Falls (approximate — precise location pending) (36.0550, -93.3350). Coordinates are researched references — verify with a map app before driving.
