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Hot Springs National Park hiking guide

Gulpha Gorge Trail

A 0.7-mile trail with 400 ft of climbing in Hot Springs National Park.

Gulpha Gorge Trail, Hot Springs National Park
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0

Key facts

Length
0.7 mi (1.2 km)
Elevation gain
400 ft (123 m)

About Gulpha Gorge Trail

This route links the campground at the foot of the gorge with a network of trails above it. Expect a steep climb heading west from the campground, and a stone walkway over the creek that can be slick when wet. Hikers can also start from the top of Hot Springs Mountain and head downhill, reaching Goat Rock Trail and Oertel Trail along the way.

Route map

Route map of Gulpha Gorge Trail in Hot Springs National Park500 ftN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

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