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Magnolia Falls Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Deer, Arkansas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 15 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Magnolia Falls Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Magnolia Falls Trail
“It was absolutely the most beautiful waterfall we’ve seen yet and it was so big because of all the rain.”
“This is a fairly easy hike along a well-traveled trail.”
Park at sign that says Wilderness Access. Trail is well worn and gradually sloped at the beginning. Follow rock formations to falls. All Trails will take you to the 2 other falls in the area, Woods Brothers and Stahle.
Today we hiked to see Magnolia Falls. After all the rain, it was really really muddy at the beginning of the trail. I felt like we were walking around lakes. Sometimes I felt like we were walking in the stream. We didn’t get too wet, but got pretty muddy.
The water fall was very pretty, even during the winter when we visited. The trail itself was easy and well paved and visible to follow. The trailhead might be hard to detect since there is no official mark or note. However there is a dent on the road exactly where the google map pin is.
Good, well worn trail to waterfalls. Turn left after water crossing by stack of rocks. About 2 miles down and easy enough to follow. Parking on side of road for at least 10 trucks.
Trail conditions & character
“Be aware there’s the top of another waterfall just 50 yards downstream of Magnolia.”
“As mentioned the trail is a little difficult to find, but if you use google maps the pin for the trailhead is exactly in the right spot.”
“We parked alongside the dirt road, but a couple of rigs with real 4wd could pull into the muddy trailhead area.”
“Nice flat rocks for spreading out blanket and enjoying the falls.”
Plan your run at Magnolia Falls Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance15 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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