About this spot
Murray Falls is a 37 ft waterfall reached by a steep 0.7-mile scramble from the Cherry Bend Trailhead on Highway 23 (Pig Trail Byway), between Cass and Brashears, and named for Ozark Highlands Trail volunteer Dick Murray. The trail reaches the top of the falls; getting to the base means a further steep, muddy downhill scramble not recommended for children. It's a popular hiking and photography destination (122 AllTrails reviews, local TV coverage) but with no documented swimming or jumping culture.
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