Easy
Trails
Trails in Hot Springs National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Moderate
Goat Rock Trail
Short, switchback climb to a big Ouachita Mountain overlook.
Easy
Tufa Terrace Trail
Steaming cascade, tufa cliffs, and a quick climb to the promenade.
Easy
West Mountain Trail
Shady ridge loop with town views and a 1924 stone shelter.
Challenging
Sunset Trail
Hot Springs’ longest, view-studded backbone with a novaculite showpiece
Moderate
Mountain Top Trail
Shaded climb to West Mountain with quick downtown views and loop options
Easy
Hot Springs Mountain Trail
Breezy summit loop with classic views steps from Bathhouse RowModerate
Dogwood Trail
Shady old-growth loop steps above downtown Hot Springs
Challenging
Gulpha Gorge Trail
Short, steep climb from creekside campground to ridge views
Moderate
Peak Trail
Short, steady climb from downtown to Hot Springs Mountain Tower views
Moderate
Oertel Trail
Quick downtown-to-forest climb that punches above its length
Moderate
Canyon Trail
Short, steep climb from downtown to West Mountain views.
Moderate
Lower Dogwood Trail
Short, steeper climb with sandstone boulders and spring blooms
Moderate
Upper Dogwood Trail
Shaded North Mountain loop with gentle grades and quick views.
Easy
