La vaquita (Little Cow Creek)

Little Cow Creek, affectionately known as "La Vaquita," is a picturesque canyon shaped by the creek itself. Fed by numerous tributary drainages, it transforms into a breathtaking spectacle of waterfalls cascading into the main creek after a good storm. The highlights of this natural wonder are the captivating Cincinnati and Little Cow Creek Falls.

best way to do this is with 2 cars. Parking car 1: 35.72589, -93.28064 Parking car 2: 35.71462, -93.27892 From the parking location of Car 1, drive to the parking location of Car2 and start at coordinates 35.71415, -93.27879.

Begin your adventure with a 1 km hike down following the tributary creek to the first set of rappels. R1/R2: Coordinates: 35.71404, -93.28515 Details: The first rappel (R1) is a 4-meter descent down a small, leaning waterfall, followed by a second 5-meter rappel (R2). Both rappels use retrievable anchors from trees. Continue following the creek until you reach Little Cow Creek at coordinates 35.71461, -93.28940. From here, follow the creek for 0.40 km until you encounter a series of cascades. Keep walking for another 0.40 km, and you'll witness how the creek has sculpted the ground into a stunning natural wall on your right. Approximately 0.70 km further downstream you will reach Cincinatti falls and Rapel 3 R3: Coordinates: 35.72694, -93.28974 Details: This 12-meter rappel is from your left, using a tree as an anchor. The descent is particularly enjoyable with water, ending in a refreshing pool. R4: Coordinates: 35.72978, -93.28953 Details: Another 0.30 km downstream from R3, you'll reach the V-shaped "Little Cow Falls." You can rappel from a rock down the V-shape or, if the water flow is high, go around to your left and rappel from a tree. This 8-meter rappel ends in another pool, surrounded by the canyon walls.

Finally, hike 1 km uphill until you find the road where you parked Car 1. This final stretch involves a 100-meter elevation gain. End Route: Coordinates: 35.72589, -93.28064