Deep in the Ozark National Forest, near Lost Corner, resides two positively magical waterfalls. Hiking to Blue Hole and Green Grotto Falls will be one of your favorite hikes you take in Arkansas. Let’s get pleasantly lost in the woods and head to these colorful gems.
Hurricane Creek is a stunning area any day of the week, but we especially love a hike along the creek during early spring.
Google/Patrick Caple The best time to take this trail is from March to early April before the undergrowth has completely taken over. It’s good to note that there is more than one Hurricane Creek and Blue Hole in the state. Today’s hike is focused on the ones near White Oak Mountain. For directions to a parking area, use this map.
Blue Hole is actually two waterfalls: the North and South Blue Hole Falls. Both are lovely.
Rick’s Hiking Blog The double waterfall feature is why this area is called the Blue Hole Special Interest Area.
The Green Grotto and Blue Hole Falls aren’t the only waterfalls in the area to enjoy.
Rick’s Hiking Blog From where you’ve parked you’ll be following the creek downstream with multiple drainage waterfalls along the way. You’ll end up at Wolf Den Hollow and then just a short trek away further down the creek to Blue Hole.
Continue following Hurricane Creek to the east to reach Green Grotto Falls.
Rick’s Hiking Blog This hike is a light bushwhack along the creek but keep in mind there is no designated trail. The hike is about a 5.7-mile loop but can be made into a shorter out-and-back as well. For more detailed GPS coordinates to navigate the hike, use this blog.
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Google/Patrick Caple
The best time to take this trail is from March to early April before the undergrowth has completely taken over. It’s good to note that there is more than one Hurricane Creek and Blue Hole in the state. Today’s hike is focused on the ones near White Oak Mountain. For directions to a parking area, use this map.
Rick’s Hiking Blog
The double waterfall feature is why this area is called the Blue Hole Special Interest Area.
From where you’ve parked you’ll be following the creek downstream with multiple drainage waterfalls along the way. You’ll end up at Wolf Den Hollow and then just a short trek away further down the creek to Blue Hole.
This hike is a light bushwhack along the creek but keep in mind there is no designated trail. The hike is about a 5.7-mile loop but can be made into a shorter out-and-back as well. For more detailed GPS coordinates to navigate the hike, use this blog.
After this waterfall-filled hike, try tackling this spectacular mountain trail.
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