The Rare Underground Waterfall In Arkansas You’ll Have To See To Believe
It’s only natural that Arkansas’ Eden would be found near the Buffalo National River. The beauty tucked away in Lost Valley is nearly endless. Reaching Eden Falls at the end of the Lost Valley Trail doesn’t mean your journey is over. Explore the cave for a rare treat – an underground waterfall! Let’s explore this gorgeous area and see what treasures await.
After undergoing remodeling and trail repairs for four very long months, Lost Valley reopened to the public earlier this year.
During the break, Lost Valley went under a 1.1-million dollar facelift. The renovations included an improved parking lot and more accessible trails. The main goal of the renovations was to protect the area from flooding as well as protect the Buffalo River's water quality further downstream. For directions to the park, use right here.
Address: Lost Valley Road, Kingston, AR 72742
The trail is pretty easy and gorgeous the entire way.
The majority of the trail is paved which makes it easy for every family member to enjoy this beautiful area. The Lost Valley Trail is about 2 miles and is an out-and-back to some lovely waterfalls.
Eden Falls is the main attraction but it certainly isn't the only feature.
This portion of the waterfall is 53-ft. tall although the stream cascades beautifully before reaching it's final drop into the pool. Taking photos of this waterfall is definitely a highlight of the trail but it isn't the last thing to see during your adventure.
Near the waterfall you'll find the entrance to Eden Cave
Cob Cave and Eden Cave are both worth exploring while you're in the area. To reach Eden Cave (and the underground waterfall) head uphill from the falls and turn right.
The entrance to the cave is huge but the exploration doesn't stop there.
Prepare to get muddy but a bit of spelunking will reward you with an awe-inspiring subterranean waterfall in a few short yards. Even if you're not wanting to crawl with a headlamp, the cave is still interesting to explore around the entrance. The cave is well "decorated" with limestone stalactite and stalagmite.
Even with limited lighting, the underground waterfall is simply stunning.
At the very back of the cave you'll reach the underground portion of Eden Falls. This isn't the easiest waterfall to photograph but it'll without a doubt be one of your most treasured adventures.
If you'd rather avoid any chance of claustrophobia, you can also "reach" the waterfall by watching this video.
Have you explored this park since it reopened earlier this year? Have you dared to venture into the cave to find the underground waterfall? Share your experience with us in the comments below!
Some of these captures came from the members of our Facebook group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
There’s so many other places to explore when you’re in the tiny town of Ponca!
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
