Arklahoma HikerAwesome Arkansas waterfalls! Waterfall hikes and some that you can pretty much drive to. Cedar Falls (Petit Jean), Glory Hole Falls (Buffalo River), Hemmed-in Hollow Falls, Eden Falls, and more.
Glory Hole Falls is one of the most unique waterfalls in the Ozarks. The waterfall is formed by a stream that flows through the ceiling of an overhang cave. When the water is really flowing, the hike to this unique adds to the spectacular appeal of this short trail.
At 209 feet tall, Hemmed-in Hollow Falls (Buffalo River Upper District, Newton County near Compton) is the tallest waterfall between the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains. While the hike isn’t easy, it is very popular as hikers are eager to see this towering beauty of the falls, and the Compton trailhead is easy to […]
Hideout Hollow Trail is a scenic little trail in the Buffalo River Upper District (Newton County near Compton). It features some beautiful views and ends in a great bluff and waterfall area. It is a 1.8-mile out-and-back hike (.9 miles each way). There is a lot to see and enjoy on this short trail.
The .8-mile trail to Elise Falls at Smith Creek Preserve (Newton County, near Boxley) is a very enjoyable moderately challenging hike. The highlight of course is the beautiful Elise Falls and the neighboring Smith Creek area. Smith Creek Preserve is owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy. Check out Brent’s profile of the Elise Falls […]
The mountains in southwest Arkansas between Glenwood and Mena are my favorite on the entire planet. They are so rugged, remote, and beautiful, you simply cannot look at them without awe. The Caney Creek/Buckeye Trail loop (Ouachita National Forest in Polk County, near Shady Lake) is my new favorite hike in Arkansas. It has it […]
Elise Falls at the Nature Conservancy’s Smith Creek Preserve (Newton County) is one of the highlights of the area for photographers and nature lovers. The preserve is 1,226 acres around Smith Creek, a tributary to the Buffalo River. The preserve lies above Sherfield Cave (closed to the public) where the largest colony of Indiana bats in […]