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Hot Springs National Park hiking guide

Peak Trail

A 0.5-mile trail with 380 ft of climbing in Hot Springs National Park.

Peak Trail, Hot Springs National Park
Photo: daveynin · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
0.5 mi (0.9 km)
Elevation gain
380 ft (116 m)

About Peak Trail

Climbing from the Grand Promenade, this route ends at the Hot Springs Mountain Tower and the top of Hot Springs Mountain, where overlooks offer wide views. The surface starts as pavement and gradually turns to gravel, and the climb is steep enough to feel in the legs. At the summit, a picnic area makes a good place to rest, and connecting trails allow longer loops around the mountain.

Route map

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

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