176 Morris Spring on Jimmie Creek
Almost two weeks ago I got an early start and didn’t go far from home, hoping to get a little hiking done before the heat of the day, that worked out well (see: 175 Camp Trail at Mincy) . Today’s plan is the same only the destination has changed, instead of nearby Drury Mincy Conservation Area in Missouri, I’m going to nearby Slippery Hollow Natural Heritage Area in Arkansas. Morris Spring on Jimmie Creek Slippery Hollow of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission consists of three separated units or sections, the smallest (205 acres) and furthest south I’m calling the ‘Jimmie Creek Unit’ since its headwaters flow through this section. The small pull-out parking area is at the big ‘Slippery Hollow’ sign on the south side of Welcome Ridge Road less than half a mile east of SR 14 in Lakeway. For some past adventures at Slippery Hollow see: ( 108 Big Music & Boozer, and 109 Marble Falls Spring) trailhead on Welcome Ridge Rd. Horse Nettle ‘The trail’ (for wha