Smith Falls, Waterfall in Cherry County, Nebraska.
The waterfall drops 63 feet over a rock face, making it the highest cascade in Nebraska amid the Niobrara River Valley.
Frederic Smith established the first homestead patent for the land in 1896, giving the waterfall its current name instead of Arikaree Falls.
The Krzyzanowski family maintains the natural site since 1941, working with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to preserve this natural heritage.
Visitors access the falls through a wooden boardwalk system that connects to the main viewing platform near the Niobrara National Scenic River.
The surrounding canyon contains a specific hybrid plant, the Smith Aspen, which grows exclusively in this particular location.
Location: Nebraska
Address: Smith Falls, Valentine, NE 69221, USA 69221
GPS coordinates: 42.88789,-100.31585
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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