When it comes to hiking trails, Hot Springs Mountain Trail is the best of the best! Not only does the 3.3-mile trail wind through the renowned Hot Springs National Park, but it was just named the park’s best hike. It really doesn’t get any better!
Typically, any mention of Hot Springs National Park conjures up images of soothing mineral waters such as those at Quapaw Baths and Spa. However, there’s much more to the park than its namesake springs.
Quapaw Baths and Spa LLC/Facebook Like most parks, it boasts some great hiking trails – 26 miles of great hiking trails, to be exact.
Of all the hikes, though, Hot Springs Mountain Trail reigns supreme. It’s actually been named the best hike in the park – and it’s not hard to see why.
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The 3.3-mile loop trail boasts a unique mix of history and nature, just like the park itself.
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Rated as easy, it winds around the summit of Hot Springs Mountain, affording hikers superb, close-up views of rocky outcroppings, seasonal foliage, vibrant wildflowers, and more.
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Another perk of the trail is that it boasts an array of scenic overlooks.
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Of course, the best views can be found from atop the Hot Springs Mountain Tower, which is (luckily!) located along the trail.
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Standing at a whopping 1,256 feet above sea level, the tower boasts breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs Mountain, and downtown Hot Springs. It also contains exhibits that highlight the park and local history.
Hot Springs Mountain Tower/Facebook *Please note, that while Hot Spring Mountain Trail is accessible year-round, the tower is open on a seasonal basis.
A scenic trek that’s just long enough to work up a sweat, Hot Springs Mountain Trail is the perfect prelude to a relaxing soak at one of the park’s famous bathhouses.
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So, are you ready to check out the best hike in Arkansas’ Hot Springs National Park? For more info on this trail as well as Hot Springs National Park’s other perks, call (501) 620-6715 or visit the NPS website.
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Like most parks, it boasts some great hiking trails – 26 miles of great hiking trails, to be exact.
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Crystal Smith/All Trails
Christie Marie/All Trails
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*Please note, that while Hot Spring Mountain Trail is accessible year-round, the tower is open on a seasonal basis.
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The best hikes in Arkansas don’t end with Hot Springs Mountain Trail. Click here to read about more can’t-miss hiking trails in the state.
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Address: Hot Springs Mountain Drive, Hot Springs Mountain Dr, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
