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  2. AR
  3. …West-Central AR
  4. …Hot Springs
  5. Hot Springs National Park
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“An easy and straightforward way to get from the Gulpha Gorge campground to Bathhouse Row. ”

Mikhaila Redovian
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1.6

Miles

2.6

KM

Point to Point

799' 243 m

High

536' 163 m

Low

208' 63 m

Up

375' 114 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Hot Spring · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Beginning from Bathhouse Row, this trail is a great way to get back to the Gulpha Gorge Campground without having to move your vehicle. This route starts out steeply but quickly levels out for a pleasant journey.

Along the way, visitors can enjoy meandering through the pine and hardwood forest while listening to warblers in the trees. The trail skirts the main ridge of Hot Springs Mountain, and the route is non-technical.

Flora & Fauna

Local birds like warblers can be heard in the mixed forest.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Hot Springs

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Mikhaila Redovian with improvements by Zac Nixon
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  3.7 from 3 votes

#8

in Hot Springs National Park

#23846

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#8

in Hot Springs National Park

#296

in Arkansas

#23,846

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Beginning of the trail down by Gulpha Gorge campground.
Jul 6, 2021 near Hot Spr…, AR
Start of trail by the Gulpha Gorge camping ground.
Jul 6, 2021 near Hot Spr…, AR
Bottom of the Gulpa Gorge Trail
Jul 5, 2021 near Hot Spr…, AR
Pretty going down the trail.
Jul 5, 2021 near Hot Spr…, AR
Cool steps
Jul 5, 2021 near Hot Spr…, AR
So many moss
Jul 5, 2021 near Hot Spr…, AR

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Jan 3, 2023
Tom Herr
Hiked this on my Sunset Loop hike. Trail goes up out of the campground and over to Bath House Row. Vistas of the city as you get closer. 1.6mi
Feb 13, 2022
Pete Putnam
Good conditions, lovely day 1.6mi — 12h 18m
Sep 17, 2021
Matthew Prowant
Jul 16, 2021
William Allen
Jul 10, 2020
Lauren Hoyle
Jul 10, 2020
Joshua Hoyle
Feb 20, 2020
Lee Sybert
1.6mi — 10h 50m
Jan 20, 2020
Brittany DeDiego
2.8mi — 1h 19m

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