We Arkansans know there’s more to the state than Hawksbill Crag or Hemmed-In Hollow Falls. Just because you’ve seen the popular spots does not mean you’ve seen all the beauty Arkansas has to offer. Take a hike with us as we lead you to an unbelievably beautiful spot that’s off the beaten path.
The Ozarks have an endless supply of gorgeous views. Let’s visit one of the more hidden spots.
Flickr/Arkansas Shutterbug We’ll start outside of Jasper, on Highway 7.
After you’ve hit Cowell you’ll turn right and reach NC-6560.
Rick’s Hiking Blog After four more miles you’ll reach what’s locally known as Hudson Mountain Road (it’s marked FR-1204B).
After a bit of bushwhacking you’ll reach a trail.
Rick’s Hiking Blog This trail will lead you downstream of what is Campbell Creek.
After less than a mile, you’ll come to the top of the Hudson Shelter.
Rick’s Hiking Blog Hudson Shelter falls is a triple-tiered waterfall.
Besides admiring the falls, you can walk into the shelter for a cool view.
Rick’s Hiking Blog The cave is about 75-ft deep and pretty wide.
The top waterfall is about a 6-ft falls.
Rick’s Hiking Blog The middle falls is the what will catch your eye, it’s 20-ft.
The lower falls is what cascades off of the shelter.
Rick’s Hiking Blog Walking behind the falls will make this little hike off the beaten path totally worth it.
Although it’s technically a bushwhack trail, the hike is short and fairly easy. For more detailed directions, visit this site.
Flickr/Arkansas Shutterbug
We’ll start outside of Jasper, on Highway 7.
Rick’s Hiking Blog
After four more miles you’ll reach what’s locally known as Hudson Mountain Road (it’s marked FR-1204B).
This trail will lead you downstream of what is Campbell Creek.
Hudson Shelter falls is a triple-tiered waterfall.
The cave is about 75-ft deep and pretty wide.
The middle falls is the what will catch your eye, it’s 20-ft.
Walking behind the falls will make this little hike off the beaten path totally worth it.
What’s your favorite hidden spot in Arkansas? Share your secrets with us in the comments below.
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