We were fortunate to spend Thanksgiving weekend at the cabin. It was an amazingly rainy weekend and we got to spend a lot of time with rest and relaxation.
However, by Sunday I was starting to get cabin fever and with all the rain, I knew the water would be flowing. We didn't want to venture too far out in the wilderness as the rain had gone from light to very heavy and as much as I love the outdoors, in a cold, wet rain can be a tough way to go about enjoying them.
After a couple of failed attempts to see other waterfalls (due to many water crossings being flooded), we headed down to check out Highway 123 Falls.
Getting There To get to Highway 123 Falls, take Highway 123 SOUTH of the entrance to Haw Creek Campground. Six miles south of the campground is a large gravel pull off on the right side of the road. Park here.
There is a creek that flows under the highway on the opposite side of the highway. Follow that creek about 100 yards from the road and you will arrive at Highway 123 Falls. During leaf-off, you may be able to see the falls from the road, but doing the bushwhack (there is no trail here) will get you a much better look. There isn't a steep incline to get to the falls, but footing was a little tricky at times.
Highway 123 Falls is a 47 foot tall falls in a nice little hollow that was definitely worth the trip.
Overview
Distance: 200 yards, round trip
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Footwear: Trail shoes are fine
Kids: Yes
Trail Guide: Tim Ernst's Arkansas Waterfalls
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Nearby: Haw Creek Falls, Pam's Grotto
Enjoyed reading about the Hwy 123 Falls. I've driven past them many times. Now I'll have to stop and have a look. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: OzarkMountainHiker | 12/14/2015 at 05:10 AM