Grand Falls in Joplin MO

If you travel to Southwest Missouri you really will want to get off Highway 44 and visit Grand Falls just south of Joplin city limit.  Grand Falls claim to fame is being the largest continuously flowing water fall in Missouri.   The falls are only 12' high, but span over 163'.  

The falls are on Shoal Creek and flow year round.  Just above the falls there is a man made dam that is used to supply water for the City of Joplin.  The ledge is a formation of chert-a hard, fine grained,  crystalline rock which is primarily of quartz composition.

The entire formation is beautiful but quite rugged so if you really want to enjoy the experience wear good shoes with a closed toe and good traction that you don't mind wading in.  You will find numerous pools of water with living creatures to explore.  Bring the kids or grands!  

I'm attaching a map.  It is really not hard to find, however having your GPS handy to double check your directions can be very handy.