Near Cedar Falls Trail
View from the trail
Near Cedar Falls Trail
View from the trail
Near Cedar Falls Trail
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Near Cedar Falls Trail
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Near Cedar Falls Trail
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Cedar Falls Trail

4.6 (14 Ratings)
This is a Petit Jean State Park trail.
1
mi
Distance
194
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekSwimmingWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.97mi
Distance
194ft
Elevation Gain
331ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
850ft
High Point
559ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is by far the most popular trail to visit at Petit Jean. The first section of the trail descends rapidly into the creek valley by stone steps constructed by the CCC. The trail follows the creekbed until you reach Cedar Falls, a 90 foot waterfall. Unfortunately, it is now unlawful to swim in the pool at the bottom of Cedar Falls, but the boulders surrounding the pool offer an excellent location to eat lunch.

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