Whitaker Point Trail (Hawksbill Crag)
Trail
1.4 mile
2.3 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
87'
27 m
Descent: -460' -140 m
High: 2,170' 661 m
Low: 1,795' 547 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 7% (4°)
Max Grade: 26% (14°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
All Clear
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“This trail leads to one of the most scenic lookout points in Arkansas, which many say looks like a hawk's bill.”
— Missouri Hiker
Features
Fall Colors · Spring · Views
Description
The trailhead is accessible via dirt and gravel road. Be warned, the parking lot is small and fills up quickly. A 4x4 vehicle may be required in muddy conditions.
The trail straight forward and marked regularly with orange-triangle blazes. Enjoy the view, but please mind the cliffs. The drop off is steep and several individuals have fallen to their death here. For bonus points, get here before sunrise and see the fog lift around the point.
Trivia - this place was featured in the Disney movie Tuck Everlasting.
The trail straight forward and marked regularly with orange-triangle blazes. Enjoy the view, but please mind the cliffs. The drop off is steep and several individuals have fallen to their death here. For bonus points, get here before sunrise and see the fog lift around the point.
Trivia - this place was featured in the Disney movie Tuck Everlasting.
Flora & Fauna
Ticks, snakes, and poison ivy.
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Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Ozark-St. Francis National Forests Office
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Jan 10, 2019
Tiff Brabant
Loved the outlooks. Still a good amount of people on a Thursday,but not overly populated! Great hike! Can’t wait to come back a different season!
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