Pedestal Rocks and Kings Bluff Scenic Area

Day, Date:  Saturday, January 3, 2026

Name of Hike: Pedestal Rocks and Kings Bluff Scenic Area
Location: Ozark National Forest on AR Hwy 16, 6 mi east of Pelsor (Sand Gap) AR
Hiking Distance: 4 miles
Elevation Gain:  Alltrails says 272 feet (my phone says 500 feet).
Rating: Moderate
Features: A walk in the woods to view pedestals of course, then exploring the caves and features below the bluff line and there’s a waterfall at Kings Bluff.
Hike Leader: Judi Nail
Telephone/Email: jnail1113@gmail.com, 870 421 6824
Meeting Place and Time:

• Meet at 10:00 am at the Pelsor Store at the intersection of AR Hwy 7 and Hwy 16; or,
• Meet at the Pedestal Rocks trailhead, 6 miles east of Pelsor on AR Hwy 16 at 10:15 am.
• For Google Map to Pedestal Rocks trailhead, click on “Location” below.

Comments:  Bring water, snacks, rain gear, gloves, and a hiking stick, and wear comfortable hiking boots/shoes.  No pets are allowed on any hikes.  Children under 12 years are discouraged and minors must be accompanied by a guardian.  Participants are required to sign a Liability Release sheet at the trail head to take part in any Ozark Society outing.  Everyone is welcome to hike with the OS, whether an Ozark Society member or not.

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Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July.  Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building.  The September meeting is a potluck usually held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park at the large pavilion on the Maumelle River and the December meeting is a potluck held at a member home.

Highlands Chapter Members and Sugar Creek Members and Guests:

We are happy to announce the Ozark Society Highlands Chapter Holiday Party on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Lodge at Butterfield Trail Village. Please join us as we celebrate with friends and enjoy a delicious meal in a lovely setting.  This is a pot-luck event, so bring your favorite dish and beverage.  

What:

• Ozark Society, Highlands Chapter and Sugar Creek Chapters Holiday Party 

Date & Time:

• Saturday, January 10, 2026 (5:00 – 9:00 pm)
• 5:00 p.m. Arrive, socialize and enjoy refreshments.
• 6:00 p.m. Dinner
• Socialize to 9:00 pm

Where:

• The Lodge at Butterfield Trail Village
• 1934 E Overland Drive
• Fayetteville, AR 72703

Google Map:  For Google Map to party location click on “Location” below               

What-to-Bring: This will be a pot-luck dinner with some friendly socializing before and after.  Bring a dish (hors d’oeuvres, salad, veggies, main dish, or sweets) and a beverage (alcohol is welcome).  Plates, napkins, cups and flatware will be provided. Naturally, we intend to go as green as possible; however, some stored plastic ware will be used for this event.

Contact:

• Peggy Bulla, Highlands Chapter   sunnypegs@aol.com  479-586-2493    
• Lowell Collins, Sugar Creek Chapter lowell01@aol.com   479-273-2394

Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing.  Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City, LA 71112

Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July.  Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building.  The September meeting is a potluck usually held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park at the large pavilion on the Maumelle River and the December meeting is a potluck held at a member home.

Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing.  Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City, LA 71112

Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July.  Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building.  The September meeting is a potluck usually held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park at the large pavilion on the Maumelle River and the December meeting is a potluck held at a member home.

Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing.  Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City, LA 71112