Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics

Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
Elise Falls, Smith Creek Preserve

The .8-mile trail to Elise Falls at Smith Creek Preserve (Newton County, near Boxley) is a very enjoyable moderately challenging hike. The highlight of course is the beautiful Elise Falls and the neighboring Smith Creek area.

Smith Creek Preserve is owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy.

Check out Brent’s profile of the Elise Falls Trail here. 

Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
Elise Falls Trail along Smith Creek. Note the yellow blaze.

These are some photos I took of Elise Falls Trail on April 19 and August 3, 2018.

Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
Trail starts on the other side of this gate. Parking is nearby.
Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve.
Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
The first part of the hike, starting at the gate, is a dirt road. It is a pretty area though.
Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
Sign indicating to turn left for Elise Falls.
Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
Elise Falls Trail, Smith Creek Preserve.
Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
Elise Falls Trail along Smith Creek in August.
Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
This is near where the trail turns left and follows the stream up to Elise Falls.
Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
Elise Falls Trail. This is the stream leading up to Elise Falls.
Smith Creek Preserve: Elise Falls Trail Pics photo
Elise Falls.

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Last revised 1-18-2022.

By Mike Newman

Mike Newman, editor and creator of Arklahoma Hiker, likes to day hike and walk outdoors in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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