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Grand Promenade

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  1. Areas
  2. AR
  3. …West-Central AR
  4. …Hot Springs
  5. Hot Springs National Park
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“A great trail for anyone of any ability. A brick surface walkway behind bath house row. ”

Carla Blanton
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0.4

Miles

0.7

KM

Point to Point

658' 200 m

High

612' 186 m

Low

46' 14 m

Up

11' 3 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Located directly behind Bath House Row, this trail runs parallel with Central Avenue and Bathhouse Row from Reserve Street to Fountain Street. The half-mile Grand Promenade offers views of historic downtown Hot Springs, the Arlington Lawn, the hot springs cascade, quartz veins in the sandstone and tufa cliffs. The brick promenade has been a National Recreation Trail since 1982. It is a must-see for all visitors.

Flora & Fauna

There are many different trees along the path, such as maples, oaks, poplar and beeches. There some decorative planters with flowers planted by the city. Birds are present along the path.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Hot Springs

Shared By:

Carla Blanton with improvements by Jean-Claude Linossi and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 11 votes

#2

in Hot Springs National Park

#8497

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  4.1 from 11 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Hot Springs National Park

#132

in Arkansas

#8,497

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The Grand Promenade is a paved trail that runs behind bathhouse row.
May 26, 2019 near Hot Spr…, AR
Hot Spring, located north of Superior Bathhouse.
Aug 16, 2016 near Hot Spr…, AR
Benches line the trail, allowing you to stroll at a leisurely pace and take breaks as needed.
May 26, 2019 near Hot Spr…, AR
Trail entrance
Feb 16, 2020 near Hot Spr…, AR
A fountain at the beginning of the trail is fed from the hot springs in the area.
May 26, 2019 near Hot Spr…, AR

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Aug 5, 2023
T M
Mar 17, 2023
Angie Joy
We went to Hot Springs with Allyson, Ashley, BJ and Stephen
Jan 5, 2023
Tom Herr
Beautiful brick wide path going behind Bath House Row at the base of Hot Springs Mountain. Historic, informative and relaxing. 0.6mi
Dec 22, 2022
Mary C
Dec 7, 2021
Private User
Nov 11, 2021
Danielle Cintron
Sep 16, 2021
Matthew Prowant
Jul 18, 2021
Breezy Harrell

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