One of the most
conveniently viewed waterfalls in Arkansas - you don't even have to get out of
the car. This is a good 8 foot drop in Falling Water Creek which is about 30
feet wide at this point. That is a lot of water - and quite a thrill for the
many kayakers shooting the creek.
Kerry Kraus, travel
writer for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, has issued the
following directions:
From I-40, exit 81,
at Russellville, go north on Hwy-7 for 36 miles to Pelsor. Turn east
(right) on Hwy-16
at Sand Gap and drive approximately 10 miles to Forest
Service Rd. 1205*. Turn left (southeast) and follow Falling Water Creek
3.1 miles to
the falls. The falls are on the right side of the road. As an
additional landmark, there are 3 or 4 large rocks placed along the right
side of the road. You have gone too far, if you cross a low water bridge and
immediately turn right & start up a steep hill.
*
"Pope 68"
For more information
about this and other waterfalls, phone the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism at 1-800-NATURAL or write them at 1 Capitol Mall, Little Rock AR
72201. They also have a comprehensive web site at www.arkansas.com.
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contributions
by:
- Daryl Barnhouse
- Kerry Kraus
- Bruce Westerfield
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Accommodations
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