Ladderbucket Falls
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| | Raps:2-3, max ↨26ft
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| Best season: | spring to Autum
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35.5471, -92.8028
35.5423, -92.7973
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Introduction[edit]
Ladder Bucket Falls, located in the Lost Corner Area , Ozarks Arkansas This is Easy to moderate canyon 3, rapels
Approach[edit]
Park along the available pull‑off area (35.54225, -92.79729) and prepare for a short approach hike following an all-terrain road until you find a drainage ditch on your right (35.54710, -92.80275)
Descent[edit]
R1. Immediately upon entering the canyon, you encounter a 6‑meter rappel from a tree.
R2. After the 1st rappel, continue downstream for ~200 m, You’ll reach a small 4‑meter drop, this is bypassable, but can be rappelled for fun. Water flow is usually mild.
Slot Section. After ~600 m, the creek transitions into a narrow slot.
R3. Walk another 100 m through this scenic slot until you reach the top of Ladder Bucket Falls. This is the signature element of the route. Total vertical drop: ~7-8 m, rapel from a tree on a steep slope for 4-5 m until you reach the water caudal and the edge of the fall, A free-hanging rappel directly in the waterfall, There is no rock wall on the lower section, so be prepared for a short, free rappel.
After this you will enter on an open hollow, keep walking for 2oo mts and On the left canyon wall, you’ll see John Mountain Falls.
Exit[edit]
At 35.55035, -92.79375, begin ascending the route-finding is required but manageable. Reach the ridge road at: 35.55365, -92.79606 Follow the ATV Road up upstream until you reach an intersection.Turn left. Continue ~1.0 km back to the parking area.
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Background[edit]
Ladder Bucket Falls is slippery, especially after rain. The lower rappel is free‑hanging, making it feel more exposed. Water levels vary—after heavy rain, flow can exponentially increase difficulty.