Keefe Falls

This has been a really good Spring for waterfalls, with lots of rainy days providing lots of fuel for lots of waterfalls. So a few weeks back I decided to make a quick trip up to the Ozarks to try to see one waterfall, which was completely dry the last time I hiked to it. The falls were Keefe Falls, which sit near Falling Water Creek. Like the name suggests, there are lots of places with falling water along this creek.



The trail to Keefe Falls is pretty short and is fairly easy. The trail follows and then runs above a small creek, which drops by and frolics past several large boulders.





There were lots of wildflowers blooming along the trail, including this patch that had a grand view overlooking the creek.



It was a nice day to be out in the woods, and I was surprised that I didn't see anyone else out along the trail. But the trail does appear to be fairly popular with horseback riders (you have to be careful and watch your step in a few places because the horses have left a few little surprises along the trail for hikers to step around).



The trail soon reaches Keefe Falls, which is 78 feet tall and sits at the end of a scenic little grotto.







And one last shot of the lush vegetation surrounding the trail along the way back to the car, which made for a scenic little hike.