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Gems in West-Central AR - 3

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gem Favorite Thunderhead over Rich Mountain.

Black Fork Peak Overlook

(1) Mena, AR
gem Favorite 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.

Hot Springs Mountain Tower

(16) Hot Spr…, AR
gem Favorite Goat Rock

Goat Rock Overlook

(5) Hot Spr…, AR

Recommended Routes in West-Central AR - 9

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Favorite Winding Stairs section of the Eagle Rock Loop
Difficult

ERL- Eagle Rock Loop

25.5 mi 41.0 km 2,505' Up 763.42 m Up 2,511' Down 765.37 m Down

Dierks, AR
Favorite Stone remnants of an old generator mill at Rick's Pond
Intermediate/Difficult

Sunset Loop

9.3 mi 14.9 km 1,155' Up 351.97 m Up 1,581' Down 481.9 m Down

Hot Spr…, AR
Favorite Hot Springs, AR
Intermediate

Hot Springs Mountain Loop

1.7 mi 2.7 km 205' Up 62.62 m Up 199' Down 60.62 m Down

Hot Spr…, AR
Favorite This dirt road leads to the Ward Dam. The gate closes at random times, so you can be trapped if you drive here.
Intermediate/Difficult

Earthquake Ridge Trail Upper Loop

2.1 mi 3.4 km 318' Up 97.01 m Up 318' Down 96.81 m Down

Mena, AR
Favorite The Ouachitas shine in late afternoon glow.
Intermediate/Difficult

Rich Mountain Trail

12.3 mi 19.8 km 1,909' Up 581.78 m Up 1,128' Down 343.95 m Down

Mena, AR
Favorite A bench along the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail overlooks Lake Ouachita, AR.
Intermediate/Difficult

Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT)

38.3 mi 61.6 km 3,929' Up 1197.42 m Up 4,032' Down 1228.94 m Down

Mount Ida, AR
Favorite Thunderhead over Rich Mountain.
Intermediate/Difficult

Fire Tower to Black Fork Mountain

14.2 mi 22.8 km 2,283' Up 695.95 m Up 2,284' Down 696.18 m Down

Mena, AR
Favorite A bench along the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail overlooks Lake Ouachita, AR.
Intermediate

LOViT: Ode to Bench

4.6 mi 7.3 km 307' Up 93.54 m Up 307' Down 93.54 m Down

Mount Ida, AR
Favorite Vibe at one of the aid stations along the race.
Difficult

Arkansas Traveller 100

103.9 mi 167.2 km 7,734' Up 2357.27 m Up 7,719' Down 2352.6 m Down

Perryville, AR

West-Central AR Running

  • 462 Miles 743 Kilometers of Trail
  • 9 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Gems Gems
  • 34 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 89 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 16 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in West-Central AR - 130

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0.4 mi 0.7 km #1Canyon Trail
Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR
Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR
1.6 mi 2.6 km #2Dead Chief Trail
Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR
Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR
0.3 mi 0.5 km #3Floral Trail
Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR
Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR
0.9 mi 1.5 km #4Goat Rock Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Hot Springs National Park, AR
Easy/Intermediate
Hot Springs National Park, AR 13 
0.5 mi 0.8 km #5Gulpha Gorge Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Hot Springs National Park, AR
Intermediate/Difficult
Hot Springs National Park, AR 12 
0.5 mi 0.8 km #6Honeysuckle Trail
Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR
Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR
1.5 mi 2.4 km #7Hot Springs Mountain Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Hot Springs National Park, AR
Easy/Intermediate
Hot Springs National Park, AR
0.4 mi 0.7 km #8Grand Promenade
Easy/Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR
Easy/Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR 10 
0.8 mi 1.2 km #9Lower Dogwood Trail
Intermediate
Hot Springs National Park, AR
Intermediate
Hot Springs National Park, AR
1.0 mi 1.5 km #10Oak Trail
Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR
Intermediate
Hot Springs, AR

Photos of West-Central AR - 193

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Wildflowers from Eagle Rock Vista
Sep 22, 2015 near Dierks, AR
Winding Stairs section of the Eagle Rock Loop
Sep 22, 2015 near Dierks, AR
Albert Pike Recreation Area
Sep 22, 2015 near Glenwood, AR
Fall colors in Shady Lake area.
Sep 28, 2015 near Dierks, AR
Stone remnants of an old generator mill at Rick's Pond
May 13, 2016 near Hot Spr…, AR
These rock cliffs provide an interesting change of scenery near the first creek crossing.
May 24, 2017 near Dierks, AR
USFS Map section 5, where Long Creek enters the Little Missiouri. Forest service road 512 bridge. 11/07/2020
Nov 23, 2020 near Glenwood, AR
View from the trail
Apr 28, 2022 near Atkins, AR