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Steep, paved beginning; otherwise, well groomed fine gravel (similar to shoulder mix), 3'-4' wide.


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Map Key

0.6

Miles

0.9

KM

Point to Point

1,023' 312 m

High

691' 211 m

Low

332' 101 m

Up

7' 2 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

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

Description

Nice, fairly easy trail through mostly deciduous woods. It's steep at the beginning, but paved for the steep section. Above the steep section, it's well groomed, small gravel. Most of the trail is about 3 to 4 feet wide, although it's much wider near the top, after it crosses the Hot Springs Mountain Trail. Look for white blazes until it crosses the road and the Hot Springs Mountain Trail, where the blazes are blue. The trail ends at the Hot Springs Mountain Tower, with beautiful views of the Ouachita Mountains.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Hot Springs

Shared By:

Ralph Palmer with improvements by Zac Nixon

Trail Ratings

  3.4 from 12 votes

#23391

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  3.4 from 12 votes
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Trail Rankings

#297

in Arkansas

#23,391

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Photos

This is a view of the trail from the top of the tower. You can see it extending from the left hand side down the hill.
Feb 16, 2020 near Hot Spr…, AR
Hot Springs, AR
Dec 7, 2017 near Hot Spr…, AR
The trail levels out in some areas but has a steady uphill incline. My 7 year old was able to do it without issues but those with limited mobility may struggle and can drive up.
Feb 16, 2020 near Hot Spr…, AR
Trail entrance
Feb 16, 2020 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
View from Hot Springs Mountain Tower, Hot Springs, AR
Apr 28, 2016 near Hot Spr…, AR

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Aug 5, 2023
T M
Apr 25, 2023
Michael Sackley
Jan 5, 2023
Tom Herr
Steady incline on well maintained trail to the tower on top of Hot Springs Mountain. Great trail from the bath houses. 1.2mi
Jul 18, 2021
Breezy Harrell
Jul 11, 2021
Kim Tijerina
Apr 15, 2021
Charles Paige
Dec 29, 2020
Haden Smith
Oct 18, 2020
Nikki Root
Hiked down to brewery
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