About
Length10 mi
ShapePoint-to-Point
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain1,400 ft up
Typical time7 hr 30 min
TrailheadMultiple access points - Gulpha Gorge, Blacksnake Road, Cedar Glades
SurfaceDirt forest path with rocky sections
Best seasonThe trail is accessible and enjoyable all year long.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThe trail is dirt and gravel with uneven footing. It is not ADA accessible.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers🦌 Wildlife

Crosses Music Mountain, the highest point in the park at 1,405 feet, and passes Balanced Rock and Sugarloaf Mountain. It is the one place in Hot Springs that feels genuinely remote rather than urban.

Tips
Best walked in sections using the road crossings, or one way with a shuttle. Carry water - there is none on the trail.
Location

Multiple access points - Gulpha Gorge, Blacksnake Road, Cedar Glades

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No one has logged this trail yet.
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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.