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Tag Archives: Arkansas Ozarks
Spy Rock and Redding Loop
The Redding Loop Trail begins at the day-use parking area in the Redding Campground ($3/day fee) and heads part way up Morgan Mountain, roughly paralleling Morgan Mountain Road (aka FR1504). At the north extremity of the loop are spurs heading … Continue reading
King’s River Falls
Located well off the beaten path but worth a visit is King’s River Falls. The trail is probably about 2 miles round trip.
Glory Hole
The Glory Hole is in the Dismal Creek Special Interest Area (AR 21/16 between Fallsville and Edwards Junction), though there are no signs to tell you that or anything else. There are guidebooks that can supply the details. The trail … Continue reading
Alum Cove Natural Bridge Geological Area
About 20 miles south of Jasper AR, the main feature here is the 130′ natural bridge. There is a short trail down to the top of the bridge with a loop immediately below. There is a large overhang adjacent to … Continue reading
Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area
Containing both the Pedestal Rocks and King’s Bluff trails, this place gives you double the pleasure!
Shores Lake & White Rock Loop
The Shores Lake & White Rock trail is a bit east of Ft Smith AR and connects Shores Lake and White Rock Mountain in a 13-mile loop. The northern part of the loop is shared with the Ozark Highlands Trail. … Continue reading
Richland Creek Wilderness
The local Sierra Club group had a weekend outing in the Richland Creek Wilderness. Rugged landscape, autumn colors, waterfalls – it was all there. 7 other people and 2 dogs participated. One of the notable features of this 11800 acre … Continue reading
North Sylamore Creek Trail
For some time, the local Sierra Club group has done an annual trip to the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area in north central Arkansas. The main attraction for me has been the 23-mile North Sylamore Creek Trail. During my first visit … Continue reading
Devil’s Den State Park & Butterfield Trail
I spent the weekend at or near Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas with a group from the Adventure Club. The main objective was to backpack the 15-mile Butterfield Trail (which is mostly next door in the Ozark National Forest) … Continue reading
Heat, Humidity, Hills, and Hiking
I spent four days at Blanchard Springs Recreation Area in Arkansas on a trip organized by a local Sierra Club group. This is in the Ozark National Forest on the North Sylamore Creek near the point where it dumps into … Continue reading
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