Chasing Waterfalls: The Glory Hole (TR)
Hike | Registration opens Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:00 AM
Come enjoy an adventurous full-day outing to one of Arkansas’s most unique and memorable waterfalls: the Glory Hole. Home to hundreds of natural waterfalls, Arkansas comes alive during the wetter seasons— and the Glory Hole stands out as one of the most extraordinary. Here, Dismal Creek has carved a perfect round opening through an overhanging bluff, sending water plunging 30 feet through the rock to the rugged canyon below.
This challenging 1.8-mile out-and-back hike features a downhill descent to the creek and a steady uphill return, making it best suited for regularly active hikers comfortable with uneven, rocky terrain. Expect a scenic drive of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to reach the trailhead.
Participants are to wear comfortable clothing, shoes, bring water bottle(s), and a hiking pole. Meeting location and other information will be sent to participants upon registration.
Activity level: 3.
This option is the Transportation Rate (TR) option.
This program meets in person. Transportation is provided in this selection. Group participants will meet at the designated area and ride a van together to the destination. Meeting details (location & time) will be sent to participants in the program reminder.
Josh Raney
Josh serves as the director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. His passion for the outdoors and recreational activities keeps him busy hiking, canoeing, camping, biking and much more. He has been leading OLLI hikes since 2016 and has thoroughly enjoyed time on the trail with the OLLI hikers. One of his favorite activities is seeking out natural waterfalls that spring to life during time of high rainfall and finding overlooks that offer amazing views. Some of his favorite hiking experiences were in Costa Rica, Rocky Mountain National Park and northern Arizona. Josh also enjoys photography and capturing images of nature.