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A moderate trail leading from the town of Hot Springs to W. Mountain Drive.


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Map Key

0.9

Miles

1.5

KM

Point to Point

800' 244 m

High

638' 194 m

Low

15' 5 m

Up

162' 49 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

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Features Birding · Cave · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The Oak Trail begins near the Visitor Center, and at first is a steep descent. There is a ramp, though visitors in wheelchairs or with strollers will want to use caution. The trail is short, though it passes many of Hot Springs' historic sights, and this is a good way to access portions of the town from the visitor center.

The path is a good alternate route to the West Mountain Trail, and eventually ends at an intersection with the Canyon Trail. Along the way, visitors will pass such sights as the historic Levi Hospital, and the Gangster Museum. Before the trail ends, there will be a concrete bridge crossing.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Hot Springs

Shared By:

Mikhaila Redovian with improvements by David Hitchcock and 2 others

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#497

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#45,694

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Water flows along the trail after a rainstorm.
May 27, 2019 near Hot Spr…, AR
Trail has a consistent grade and is nicely covered with small gravel and packed dirt for the majority of the trail. Some areas have loose gravel and roots.
Apr 2, 2016 near Hot Spr…, AR
Deer in the woods.
Jul 20, 2024 near Hot Spr…, AR
There are several places along the trail to stop and take a break.
Apr 2, 2016 near Hot Spr…, AR
The Canyon Trail as it climbs along the side of the mountain.
May 27, 2019 near Hot Spr…, AR
Water flows down the trail after a rainstorm.
May 27, 2019 near Hot Spr…, AR

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Jan 3, 2023
Tom Herr
From downtown to near the start of the Sunset Trail loop. Forested walk in a ridge with views of the city. 1mi
Jun 11, 2022
Alexis Wyrick
3.4mi — 1h 00m
Jul 11, 2020
Joshua Hoyle
May 2, 2019
David Hitchcock
Nice hike through the woods, with some views from the trail. 1mi
Oct 21, 2018
Briana Graves
Mar 12, 2017
Ryan Barbe
0.2mi
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