Arkansas’ classic unpredictable weather has gone from sweltering to cold, miserable drizzle overnight. Since the chill is back in the air for now we figured a tour of frozen waterfalls would set a better mood than just the cold rain keeping us indoors. Here’s to hoping Arkansas will have a real winter to turn our falls into icy beauties.
Most of the following falls are on more remote trails, so be sure to research the area thoroughly before hiking.
- Cornelious Falls
Facebook/Arkansas Wanderlust The 40 ft. frozen falls can be located just outside of Herber Springs. Its neighboring sister falls, Bridal Veil Falls, is a spectacular spot too.
- Secret Falls
Facebook/Arkansas Wanderlust Secret Falls is one of the state’s more elusive falls near Hector. Unfortunately, the falls is now on private property so its wintry magnificence can only be viewed through photos.
- Gum Spring Falls
TripAdvisor/JayneHikingAddict Perhaps just iced instead of frozen, the waterfall along the Gum Springs Trail is still a beautiful sight in winter. An easy walking trail at Mt. Nebo leads to the falls.
- Short Grotto Falls
Facebook/Arkansas Wanderlust The Short Grotto Falls can be found just outside of Clarksville in an area known as Engagement Hollow. Several waterfalls are scattered around the hollow.
- Fern Gully
Flickr/AR Nature Gal This trail near Ozark may be hard but it’s so rewarding once you reach the falls. Be sure you’re comfortable with bushwhacking if you plan to visit.
- Cedar Falls
Facebook/Arkansas Wanderlust Cedar Falls can be spotted at the trail near Morrilton. Part of the Petit Jean State Park, the Cedar Falls Trail is a moderate 1.7-mile hike.
- Woods Boys Falls
Facebook/Arkansas Wanderlust This waterfall and three neighboring falls can be found in a wilderness area south of Mossville. Normally, the falls are over 30 ft. but in winter they diminish to dazzling icicles.
- Magnolia Falls
Facebook/Arkansas Wanderlust This is one of the neighboring falls to Woods Boys Falls. Magnolia Falls is a more modest 26 ft. but the rock formations make it something special.
- The Glory Hole
Facebook/Arkansas Wanderlust The Glory Hole is Arkansas’ most unique waterfall. A short hike outside of Deer will lead you to the falls that have eroded a hole through the ledge instead of flowing over it. The waterfall seems to turn into diamonds during the wintertime.
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The 40 ft. frozen falls can be located just outside of Herber Springs. Its neighboring sister falls, Bridal Veil Falls, is a spectacular spot too.
Secret Falls is one of the state’s more elusive falls near Hector. Unfortunately, the falls is now on private property so its wintry magnificence can only be viewed through photos.
TripAdvisor/JayneHikingAddict
Perhaps just iced instead of frozen, the waterfall along the Gum Springs Trail is still a beautiful sight in winter. An easy walking trail at Mt. Nebo leads to the falls.
The Short Grotto Falls can be found just outside of Clarksville in an area known as Engagement Hollow. Several waterfalls are scattered around the hollow.
Flickr/AR Nature Gal
This trail near Ozark may be hard but it’s so rewarding once you reach the falls. Be sure you’re comfortable with bushwhacking if you plan to visit.
Cedar Falls can be spotted at the trail near Morrilton. Part of the Petit Jean State Park, the Cedar Falls Trail is a moderate 1.7-mile hike.
This waterfall and three neighboring falls can be found in a wilderness area south of Mossville. Normally, the falls are over 30 ft. but in winter they diminish to dazzling icicles.
This is one of the neighboring falls to Woods Boys Falls. Magnolia Falls is a more modest 26 ft. but the rock formations make it something special.
The Glory Hole is Arkansas’ most unique waterfall. A short hike outside of Deer will lead you to the falls that have eroded a hole through the ledge instead of flowing over it. The waterfall seems to turn into diamonds during the wintertime.
Do you remember the terrible ice storm of 2000?
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