Dirt Roads ~ High Heels: Kings Bluff and Pedestal Rocks

Monday, October 7, 2019

Kings Bluff and Pedestal Rocks

If you are looking for trail that will give you views for miles, this is it. King Bluff and Pedestal Rock trails are both loop trails that connect so you can do both of them if you are up for 4.6 mile hike. We only hiked Kings Bluff (about 2 miles) because we were on a waterfall search for this adventure. Once we reached the bluff, you could hear the waterfall and even though it wasn't flowing much because of lack of rainfall, it was still a win-win for us. The views here were gorgeous. I'd rate this as a mild to moderate hike as there is some incline to the trails and rocky points to cross over. Hiking tip: keep your dogs or children on a leash ... the bluffs and overlooks are very high and there isn't anything to keep you from falling over if you get to close. I do like this as it keeps nature in it's natural state but it's a good reminder to always be careful when hiking in this type of environment.

As we continued the trail, we did come across many different pedestal rocks even though we didn't hike the actual Pedestal Rock Trail. The formations of the rocks were incredible. You could spot numerous caves along the way too ... which would be a good place to explore if you are into getting off-the-beaten-path. One bonus for us on this trail: we were the only ones hiking at that time and it's dog friendly.

The trail-head of located right off Highway AR 16 just 6 miles East of Sand Gap.