Blanchard Spring Trailhead

Absolute fabulity. Pristine waters, flowing and falling and calling your name, refreshing your face. Natural stairs up the hills. Bathhouse of the gods.

Almost called it a day-hike after exploring that area north of the parking spaces there but was, coming back to the car, summoned to the other side of the lot by the masonry, an energy, my own intuition. Proceeded down that trail through the wood a while. Stopped and thought to turn back, but heard my intuitive drive beg to differ. Thus did I discover the verdant green lake and the top of the towering waterfall, where I perched a while, studying the cascade’s descent and a man fishing in the distance. Yet again considered turning back, as it was getting late-ish, and I still had a drive ahead of me. And yet again, my intuitive voice whispered “further yet, my friend.” And so I marched on and found myself at the base of the falls, doffing my boots and sloshing through the cool spring water to behold this cavernous, raucous, beauteous marvel of the earth. After a while, I once again worried I ought to head back to the car so as to arrive at my destination before dark. But my inner impetus bade me cast off the clockwork worries, and with them my clothes—to enter this magnificent pool and truly experience it, wholly; to make of it more than just a visual memory; to recognize that I had already arrived at a destination, and it would be a travesty to pass it by without saying Hi. “Yes, it will be cold, and you will be wet and colder yet, and the sun may or may not have set, but which of these things is not a wondrous gift for the living?” And so I stripped to my skivvies and took the plunge, immediately gratified beyond my wildest expectation. And thereafter my thundering shower, my icy swim, whilst drying atop a rock, I chanced to witness a large, solitary hummingbird gracefully swooping oer the pool, snatching insects out the air. Had I not followed my intuition into the pool, I’d have missed this lovely moment. And I’d have missed the beautiful mother and young daughter who came through as I was leaving, the image of their backs framed before the falls through the old stone mill window. And I may have then missed the mulleted boys fishing on the pier and the little chat I shared with their mother. Most importantly, I would have missed the message, an intuitive insight I will take with me for the rest of my days: Blessèd is he who jumpeth in the spring.

Great trail. Short and sweet with some great views

Always a nice place to visit. Short walk back to the springs.

I done 1/2 mirror lake went and did blanchard springs trailhead and went on back half of mirror lake loop:

Mirror lake loop:
Most beutiful trail ive ever been on with a boardwalk extending halfway from the start of the loop all the way past small dam.(1/4 of total loop) Hiking trail through to 2nd parking lot for blanchard springs trail

Blanchard springs trail:
One of the more unique sites. Ive got some great pictures of the waterfall gushing out of the cliff. Trail is short and wide to there.

Going on otherside of mirror lake loop is a creek crossing by foot and it brings you right up to an old mill and back to origanal parking lot

Pictures are quite dated comeing from a november morning last year

Have you ever seen so much water coming out of the ground? Gorgeous cliffs, moss, germs, and hardwoods. Amazing biodiversity, land and rock formations, and simple beautiful views. I can’t recommend this highly enough. Definitely should be on all Arkansans’ bucket list.

Do not miss this! Great trail that is ADA accessible. There is a non accessible footpath you can take in a loop to Mirror Lake, falls, mill, and back. Easy hike and worth the trip. If you can't do the footpath hike, the portion up to the spring and also to the upper falls and mirror lake are both worth it.

Short, accessible walk through a pretty area that has a waterfall, bubbling stream and plenty of vegetation to see.

This place was beautiful. I thought the waterfall over the dam was more impressive. It's the one flowing from Mirror Lake. My family and I really enjoyed this place, and it's a scenic drive up the mountain. They also have a camping area.

Been going here for 22 years now and still one of my families favorite places. Fun swimming, trails to unwind and so peaceful and beautiful...

Beautiful. The water comes right out of the cave system nearby. Take a tour of the caves, then come here to explore the area. Take good pictures and enjoy a nice walk down a trail maintained by the great park service. Little busy during the summer but everyone was polite. Remember to care for our public lands!

Of course the cave is here and worth the visitor for sure. However, there is also primitive camping, trout fishing, and many miles of great hiking all in the same area!

Absolutely breathtaking! This is definitely a place to come to get zin, relax, enjoy and reflect. I didn't want to leave the springs. I loved the rock wall clean clear pathway. I loved all of the beautiful trees. I loved listening to the water just flow. Pictures don't do this place justice, this is a definite must come to place. This is just stunningly beautiful!

We like to visit this place when we're in town. At Mountain View. We come here to walk off our breakfast or supper. It's shaded and cool.

Gorgeous cave opening with clear water pouring from it. Nice walk to see it. So cool as you get close to the cave. It was wonderful.

I made the trip to Blanchard Sprint Caverns based on previous reviews by other visitors. The falls were an unexpected bonus to the cavern tour. I hadn't read enough to know about that area but our tour guide made a couple of times towards the end of the visit and offered detailed directions to the fall area and mirror lake. There are a couple of trails that follow the edge of the lake and both sides of the falls. My primary purpose was to grab some photos and I was not disappointed. The trails are a pleasant hike and provide several types of natural views and vantage points along the way.

I went there Monday and just fell in love with this gem. Beautiful waterfalls and waiting pools for kids.

Nice, easy, shady walk to see waterfall. Be sure to check out skipping stone beach nearby.

Very beautiful, just wish we had more time today to enjoy the trails.

Just wow! Worth the visit, need to see the beauty in person.

Beautiful point of interest to visit. A little bit of something for everybody- hiking trails, fishing & cave tours. Nothing less than a pleasurable visit.