Arklahoma HikerPosts in West Arkansas including including the White Rock Mountain (Ozark National Forest) and Mount Magazine, Mount Nebo, and Lake Fort Smith state parks. Also see West Arkansas Trails Page.
Pam’s Grotto, in northeast Johnson County, is fantastic Ozark National Forest waterfall that is easily accessible with a short hike. To get to the trailhead, first head to Haw Creek Falls Campground on state Highway 123. (See directions here.) Turn right (north) out of the campground onto Highway 123 and go .5 miles. Turn right […] Continue Reading »
Natural Dam Falls (also just called “Natural Dam”), in northern Crawford County (Ozark National Forest), is a cool and very accessible waterfall. The “dam” looks like a man-made structure, but it is a completely natural wall of rock that spans the width of Mountain Fork Creek. The falls is formed by water flowing over the […] Continue Reading »
People determine beauty and what is “interesting” differently. When it comes to waterfalls, I favor cascades and rolling waterfalls more than pour-off types of falls. Others like tall pour-offs better. There are plenty of both types to see in northwest Arkansas. My preference for cascading waterfalls is one reason I loved visiting Haw Creek Falls. […] Continue Reading »
The Benefield East Loop Trail at Mount Magazine State Park is one of my favorite short trails. This one-mile loop has some of the best views in the park. (Other trails with great views are the North Rim Trail and the Bear Hollow Trail.) Mount Magazine State Park sits on the highest mountain in Arkansas. […] Continue Reading »
I love walking the Pedestal Rocks Trail in the Ozark National Forest. It has some of the most amazing natural features in Arkansas. Pedestal Rocks Trail and the Kings Bluff Trail are in the Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area at the north end of Pope County (close to Newton County) on Highway 16 near the community of […] Continue Reading »
While not as awesome as the Rim Trail, the Bench Road Trail at Mount Nebo State Park is a pleasant wooded stroll with a number of cool sites. The trail sits on the natural bench that circles the mountain a few hundred feet below the rim level. It was built in the 1800’s as a […] Continue Reading »