Broadwater Hollow Falls, on Broadwater Hollow in Newton County, Arkansas, drops 40 feet in four steps of tiered cascade. An older survey had put the total at 21 feet.
The falls
Lidar counts four steps totaling 40 feet, with the tallest single step at 15 feet. A trail guide describes a separate 21-foot lower fall in the same hollow and treats Paige Falls as the distinct upper waterfall, while the World Waterfall Database lists Paige Falls as an alternate name for this whole feature.
Getting there
An unofficial trailhead sits on Newton County Road 2660, where the last two miles of road are rough gravel and four-wheel drive is recommended. From there it is a 0.37-mile round trip with 46 feet of gain, on an unofficial route with steep, slippery terrain beside the drainage rather than a maintained trail. Buffalo National River, which the falls lie near, charges no entrance, day-use or backcountry fee.
When to go
Spring, or a visit shortly after rain, is recommended; the falls are seasonal and can run dry at other times.
On site
The approach is unmarked and steep, with slippery footing beside the drainage the whole way.
History and name
No naming origin is recorded for Broadwater Hollow Falls. The National Park Service describes the nearby Upper Buffalo Wilderness as part of Buffalo National River, though it is not confirmed whether the falls themselves sit inside that boundary.
Nearby
Thunder Canyon Falls is about 1.6 miles away, and Hideout Hollow Falls about 1.7 miles. Hemmed In Hollow Falls and Fishtrap Falls are each about 3.2 to 3.3 miles away.
Distances are straight-line.