Welcome back! This is Part 2 of a series of my first Ozark Waterfall hikes. This is the second stop on a day trip spent hiking in the Big Piney Forest near Pelsor. If you missed it, Part 1 was the first leg of our day trip at Haw Creek Falls. So be sure to check that out for more info, maps, and pics. Our next stop that day was a hike to Kings Bluff Falls. Directions From Haw Creek, this was a backtrack to Hwy 7. (North on Hwy 7 past Dover to the Sand Gap/Pelsor area). At the intersection at Pelsor Post Office you take a right on Hwy 16 towards Ben Hur. See Google map below for directions to this and Falling Water Falls (Part 3). You will see a sign on the right for Pedestal Rocks / Kings Bluff Falls. Once you park, you’ll find the two trail heads are pretty close togethe...
Welcome to AR Own Backyard blog! Here I’ll be blogging about my own hikes, floats, bike rides, and other outdoor excursions. I’ll also blog about gear, cool articles, other sites, and occasionally have guest bloggers share some of their stuff. So subscribe or check back now and then if you like it. Today I want to share one of my first hiking trips in the Big Piney Forest in the Ozarks. This will be part 1 in a series of a day hiking waterfalls in the Big Piney Forest. Part 1 is waterfall hiking at Haw Creek Falls. Quite a few years ago I started to get serious about hiking and exploring some of the scenic places around the state that I kept seeing pictures of. Hundreds of waterfalls can be found in the Ozark and Ouachita mountains. My hiking buddy and old college friend, ...