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Ancient thermal springs, mountain views, incredible geology, forested hikes, and abundant creeks – all in the middle of town – make Hot Springs National Park a unique and beautiful destination. Read More
All Arkansas Novaculite is found within a 50-mile radius of Hot Springs, drawing Native Americans from all over to this location. Additionally, the Zigzag Mountains is the area known as the recharge zone for the thermal springs.
From there, visitors may overlook 140 square miles of surrounding countryside, including the entire park and a portion of the Ouachita Mountains. The lower observation deck, enclosed and air conditioned, contains exhibits highlighting park and local history.
This National Recreation Trail is the entry point for many of the Hot Springs and North Mountain trails from downtown. Oertel, Peak, and Tufa Terrace trails all branch off from the Grand Promenade and lead to other trails.
Hot Springs National Park is found within the Zig-Zag Mountains, a section of the Ouachita Mountains of central Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. The name "Zig Zag" comes from the sharply angular folds of the rock when seen from above.
Sunset Trail is the longest trail in Hot Springs National Park, covering approximately 10 miles one-way. Crossing all types of terrain, the trail makes its way through the most remote areas of the park.
Learn about the various ways that you can experience the thermal springs in the Park.
The park is well known for the historic Bathhouse Row consisting of eight bathhouses. The park consists of 5,550 acres in which there are many hiking trails, a campground, display springs, a gift shop, and a visitor center/museum.
There are two concentrated areas of hiking trails within the park, the Hot Springs and North Mountain Trails and the West Mountain Trails. Both of these areas are composed of relatively short, interconnected trails.
This is Joe Herron, [former] Park Guide at Hot Springs National Park. Today we are talking about the pagoda, here at lookout point. This is built in 1910; constructed for about $1030.