How long is Smith Falls?

0.5 miles, out & back, with about 50 feet of elevation gain — roughly 12 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Smith Falls?

It's rated Easy. Nebraskas tallest waterfall on the Niobrara

Where is Smith Falls?

Smith Falls is in Nebraska. Nebraskas tallest waterfall on the Niobrara

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Smith Falls

Nebraska

Distance0.5 mi

Est. time~12 min

Elevation gain↗ 50 ft

RouteOut & back

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Smith Falls is a easy 0.5-mile out & back hike in Nebraska with about 50 ft of elevation gain. Nebraskas tallest waterfall on the Niobrara.

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