Spring time in Arkansas is filled with heavy rains bringing life back into our state’s many parks. The rainfall feeds the state’s natural streams and rivers, creating one of our favorite spring pastimes: chasing waterfalls (and no, we are not talking about the song by TLC). At Heartland Ford, we recognize the natural beauty our state has to offer, which is why we have put together this list of where you can watch waterfalls this spring.
Cedar Falls At Petit Jean
One of the tallest continuous flowing waterfalls in the state is Cedar Falls. The trail starts with a magnificent view of the Ouachita National Forest which then winds down into Cedar Creek Canyon. Large stones and historic trees line the trail. At the end of your 1-mile hike, the hard work pays off! The trail opens up to a beautiful 95-foot waterfall. We recommend you visit Cedar Falls following a day of rain, so you can really experience this natural beauty.
Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls
Hemmed-In-Hollow is home to Arkansas’ tallest waterfall. It can be accessed by foot, boat or even horseback. The trek to the falls is considered a challenging one, so you might want to leave the kids at home for this one. If you are a serious photographer, you will want to be at the waterfall by 9:30AM in order to catch the waterfall in even light. The best time to experience the waterfall is during times of rainfall, such as springtime and early summer thunderstorm season.
Triple Falls (Twin Falls)
Triple Falls is one of the most beautiful and most photographed waterfalls in the state. Located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, this is the shortest hike making it easily accessible for just about anyone. The official name of this waterfall is Twin Falls, however, after a heavy rainfall- you can see three distinct falls. You can find this natural beauty located at Camp Orr Boy Scout Camp right off the Buffalo River south of Harrison.
Eden Falls Cave at Lost Valley
One of the most unique waterfalls in our state is found underground believe it or not. Eden Falls Cave is the treasure found at the end of the Lost Valley Trail. Visitors are able to crawl 200-feet through the cave into a large room with an underground waterfall that feeds into Eden Falls and Clark Creek below. The cave has no developed pathways or artificial lighting, so use extreme caution when crawling through (oh, and don’t forget a flashlight!) Visitors entering the cave should have at least 3 sources of light and be prepared to get wet and muddy while crawling on hands and knees. We recommend you pack helmets, gloves, and kneepads for this trek.
Visit Heartland Ford
While you’re out exploring the natural beauty of Arkansas, remember to be careful. If you run into any issues with your vehicle give us a call, our service team in Heber Springs is here to help with whatever problems may arise.