Pedestal Rocks Loop Trail (Ozark Forest) – 2 mi

The Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area in the Ozark National Forest (north Pope County) is a spectacular recreation area with two unique loop hikes.  These hikes can be done separately for short afternoon trips, or together for a longer day hike. One of these is the Pedestal Rocks Loop Trail, a 2.4 mile semi-loop hike, which […] Continue Reading »

White Rock Mountain Rim Trail (Ozark Forest) Fall 2014 Pics

The Rim Trail on White Rock Mountain (2,200 feet elevation) in the Ozark National Forest (Franklin County) is one of my favorite short trails. It’s only 2 miles long, but this trail has amazing views from nearly the entire trail as it circles the mountain. Check out this post for my full trail summary with […] Continue Reading »

Natural Dam Falls Video (Ozark Forest)

Natural Dam Falls in northern Crawford County (Ozark Forest) is a cool waterfall that is easy to get to and view. You can drive right up to the natural wall of rock that spans the width of Mountain Fork Creek. It is in the community of Natural Dam, just west of Highway 59. Alternate video link. […] Continue Reading »

Pack Rat Falls (Ozark Forest)

If you’re in the Haw Creek Falls area in the Ozark National Forest (northeast Johnson County), you may want to check out Pack Rat Falls. This 24-foot waterfall is just a short (but vigorous) hike from the campground. Continue Reading »

White Rock Mountain Rim Trail (Ozark Forest) – 2 mi

The Rim Trail on White Rock Mountain in the Ozark National Forest about 20 miles north of Mulberry is an awesome trail, and it is not difficult. It is a 1.9-mile loop with less than 100 feet net elevation change. The Rim Trail is over 2200 feet above sea level, and almost the entire trail has […] Continue Reading »

Haw Creek Falls Winter Pics (Ozark Forest)

Back on February 28, after we had a nice little snowfall in western Arkansas, I headed over to Haw Creek Falls (Ozark National Forest, northeast Johnson County) to get some winter pictures. As you might expect, the waterfall was beautiful that morning with the freshly fallen snow and a number of icicles. The temps were in […] Continue Reading »