Glory Hole Waterfall

"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perserverance" - H. Jackson Brown

Difficulty - ✹✹✹ (out of 5)

Scenic Beauty - ✩✩✩✩ (out of 5)

Directions - click here

I've been to Glory Hole 4 separate times and each one has been better than the last.  It's one of the most unusual waterfalls anywhere and consists of a perfectly round hole bored through the side of a cliff.  The trail is a moderate hike of approximately 2 miles out and back near Deer, AR in Newton County. 

Inside Info - Although not a hard hike, the trip down to the falls is easier than the trip back since the return is almost all uphill.  When you get to the creek you've got two options: follow the trail or climb down to the creek and follow it to Glory Hole.  The trail will get you there faster but if the water is flowing good, the scenery along the creek bank is almost as good as Glory Hole itself and there are several small beautiful waterfalls in the creek that would be worth seeing on their own.  Also included are scenic bluffs and overhangs.  The Glory Hole location itself also has several impressive bluffs and rock formations that are fun to explore.  One small tip, about a 1/4 mile into the hike you'll come to a fork in the trail.  Take the right side of the fork until you reach the creek and follow it downhill (to your left) until you reach Glory Hole.  Enjoy.


Final Word - Suitable for most people who are even moderately in shape.  Can tend to be crowded on fair-weather weekends.