I followed the Arkansas Guidebook's directions (pg. 152) down to Murray Falls on Monday carrying a big bag full of lenses and a tripod... BAD IDEA! It was muddy and steep and I was top-heavy and falling on my rear! This would be even more dangerous and beautiful after a heavy rain or snow.
This Pano is a different perspective of Murray Falls. I'm not too sure if I like it that much, but I'm always looking for angle other photographers haven't captured.
Yes you can, but don't tell anyone else. And remember that most of the area along the trail is private property until you get almost to the falls, although the Waltons just gave a big chunk to the National Heritage Commission - shop at Wal Mart! A big chunk of land above the falls on river left is also part of the Natural Area and there is some really neat stuff up there, including one of the most unusual houses you will ever see - built by a drug dealer that was run off by the cops - he eventually sold the land to the state...
I used to go up to some Walton land on the Kings River with Jim Walton in the early 90's. I have always wondered exactly where it was. I think I was about 9 the last time I went. I remember we drove across a low water bridge and right next to that bridge was a foot bridge that was probably 15-20 feet above the river. Maybe Tim knows where this place is.
Don't know about the foot bridge - the Waltons own a lot of land in that area in the upper Kings River drainage. Of course, if you were nine and the bridge was 15 feet above the water that would mean it is perhaps a foot above the water now? Things often look much larger when you are a tiny tot!
Posted by Tim Buchanan on March 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM
I was thinking about that as I was writing it Tim. I am sure it wasn't as high as I remember, but it was pretty high up there. You posted an old foot bridge on your journal a while back that reminded me of it. I could probably locate the place if I just called my grandfather. I would love to go back up there for old times sake. If Jim still owns it I am sure he would let me go up there, but getting a hold of Jim Walton isn't always an easy task.
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7 repliesThis Pano is a different perspective of Murray Falls. I'm not too sure if I like it that much, but I'm always looking for angle other photographers haven't captured.