Tea Kettle Falls Bushwhacking Adventure Hike

🥾Tea Kettle Falls Bushwhacking Adventure Hike🥾

📅Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 9;30am-3:30pm

📍ONSC Main Campus | 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR

🧭 Get ready for another unforgettable ONSC-led hike to the breathtaking Tea Kettle Falls AND Reynolds Falls! Whether you’re a returning participant or new to this adventure, this is your chance to explore the hidden beauty of the Ozark Oak-Hickory Forest and experience the magic of this secluded gem, also known locally as the Kettle Falls.

 🥾This is no ordinary hike! This off-trail bushwhacking adventure will take you through steep and rugged terrain, including woods, riverbeds, and even a potential water crossing. Along the way, our expert ONSC staff will share fascinating insights about the Ozark forest’s ecology. This hike is perfect for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike!

Highlights:

• Tea Kettle Falls is a glorious 46-foot waterfall that spills from the top of the bluffline, twisting and turning its way through solid rock. While the falls are most spectacular after heavy rains, their charm shines even when gently flowing.

• As we continue upstream along Warm Fork Creek, we’ll discover a lovely grotto and the picturesque Reynolds Falls—a well-kept secret that’s sure to delight.

Important Details:

🏞️ Difficulty: This is NOT an easy hike—it’s a true adventure!

⚠️Ages: Open to participants aged 12 and up (no children under 12).

🍴 Food: Please bring your own water bottle, snacks, and a sack lunch to enjoy along the way.

🐶Pets: Please do not bring pets on this hike.

🚫Prohibited items: Please do not bring alcohol or glass on this hike. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas on the ONSC campus. Drug use, including for medicinal purposes, is strictly prohibited on ONSC property.

🌟 Don’t miss this chance to discover one of the Ozarks’ best-kept secrets! Spaces are limited, so register now and prepare for an exciting day surrounded by nature’s beauty.

Schedule

• 9:30am - 9:55am: Check-in at the Lewis Pavilion, restrooms, and prepare for hike

• 9:55am - 10am: Orientation with ONSC Staff

• 10am - approx 3pm: Hike

• 3pm - 3:30pm: ONSC Store will be open for shopping

  
  

Ticket Information

• Ages 12-17: $15

• Ages 18 and up: $25

• This hike is not for children under age 12

• Want to spend the night at ONSC? Please email info@onsc.us to inquire about our different lodging options

  
  

  All proceeds go to support research, citizen science, and education at Ozark Natural Science Center.

Ticket Refund Policy

• Refunds up to 1 week before the event: Tickets are refundable minus any applicable fees (processing, administrative, etc.) until 7 days before the event.

• Refunds within 1 week of the event: For refund requests made less than 7 days prior to the event, a 50% refund will be given.

• No refunds within 24 hours of the event: Refund requests made within 24 hours of the event are not permitted, except in exceptional circumstances and only with approval from ONSC administration.

*Please note that all refund requests must be submitted in writing to info@onsc.us. Refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days

About Ozark Natural Science Center 

ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Students visit us for authentic science learning experiences that are correlated with national and state science learning standards and provide in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, social studies, and nature art – all while students have fun hiking and experiencing nature. Camp activities include  hikes, team-building, games, art, and small-group activities.

Questions? Please email Programs and Communications Manager, Jill Bowman at jill.bowman@onsc.us.