Deep Creek Falls (Pillsbury Crossing)

Deep Creek Falls is a 6-foot high, creek-wide waterfall in Riley County.  The waterfall is located in Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area near Manhattan.

Hike Length: 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks are waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 39.12897,-96.44061
Waterfall GPS: 39.12994,-96.44065

Directions:

From Manhattan, head south on KS-177 south for 2 miles and turn left on Deep Creek Road. Go 6 miles and turn right on Pillsbury Crossing Lane. The parking area is on the right in 0.1 miles just before the crossing.

Map:

Hike Description:

The waterfall is just downstream of the crossing. If you ford the creek on the road, there is an overgrown path on the left that leads to the base of the falls.

The waterfall is not tall but is the width of the creek here.

Blog Entries:

07-Oct-2019: Little Falls on the Prairie

External Links:

Kansas Wildlife Parks and Tourism website: https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Wildlife-Areas/Northeast/Pillsbury-Crossing