Glory Hole Waterfall, Natural waterfall in Ozark National Forest, Arkansas
Glory Hole Waterfall is a waterfall in the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas that flows through a circular opening in a rock formation. The water drops roughly 30 feet (9 meters) into a grotto beneath a natural stone bridge.
Local hunters discovered this waterfall while exploring trails in the Ozark National Forest and found the natural formation. The site gradually became known to travelers who began seeking out this distinctive location.
Local photographers gather at Glory Hole during winter months to capture images of frozen water cascades forming natural ice sculptures through the rock opening.
The trail to the waterfall is about a mile long and starts from Highway 16 with parking at an unpaved gravel area. The parking area is located near a red barn marked with the letter E for easy identification.
The water forms a perfect circular cascade as it drops through the eroded limestone opening, creating a natural bridge above the grotto. This distinctive geometric shape results from thousands of years of natural erosion of the soft rock layers.
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