Hiking Hot Spring National Park
Hello guys- We are leaving in a few days for 6 days in Hot Springs. I was looking at the hiking info, and it shows tons of hikes, mostly short. I'm wondering what the best hikes are. I have kids a...
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alesis wrote:
what do you guys suggest in the NP or surrounding area? Thanks!
The National Park is actually part of the city of Hot Springs. To see the park, park your vehicle in Transportation Plaza on Central Avenue, then walk across the street to park headquarters.
From there, take the steps up to the Promenade, and stroll the half mile walk to the end. From the Promenade, you'll have vistas overlooking the hot springs, will be able to touch the hot water, and you'll find a waterfall near the end, across from the Arlington hotel.
It is an easy walk, on a wide brick paved plaza, with shade to keep the sun off.
After you do the Promenade walk, you may want to drive either Tower mountain road (cars only, no RVs or trailers), or drive West Mountain road.
Both offer views over the city, and easy walking trails into the mountains.
The National Park is quite small, and you can easily tour all of it in a day.
Bill (born in Hot Springs)
