Hiking - Lake Catherine State Park
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Dam Mountain Trail (National Recreation Trail)
Length: 4 miles
Time: 2 1/2 - 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Brochure: Available at visitor center
Description: The trail passes through the pine/hardwood forest of the park to the top of Dam Mountain. Spring and fall offer a variety of wildflowers, plants, and animal life. Streams and cascades are great for providing solitude and attracting the keen eye of the photographer.
Location: Exit #97 off I-30 at Malvern, then 12 miles north on Hwy. 171
Falls Branch Trail (National Recreation Trail)
Length: 2 miles
Time: 1 1/2 - 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Brochure: Available at visitor center
Description: The trail begins near the campground and winds through the pine/hardwood forest of the park, crossing Little Canyon Creek several times. It eventually leads to a seasonal scenic waterfall on Falls Creek and works its way back to the trailhead.
Location: Exit # 97 off I-30 at Malvern, then 12 miles north on Hwy. 171
Hidden Creek Trail
Length: 5/8 mile
Difficulty: Easy
Description: Located just a short walk from the Visitor Center, this easy loop trail is great for hikers of all levels. Park at the Visitor Center, walk on the entrance road as if heading out of the park (be aware of cars). Look on the right for a brown post. Walk down a small hill and start on the trail to your right. Slunger Creek accompanies you most of the trail. Many wildflowers bloom in the spring making this area a photographer’s dream.
Horseshoe Mountain Trail (National Recreation Trail)
Length: 3 1/2 miles
Time: 2 - 2 1/2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Brochure: Available at visitor center
Description: The trail passes through pine/hardwood forests and novaculite glades along the ridgetop of Horseshoe Mountain. Hikers can enjoy wildflowers, interesting rock formations and scenic vistas.
Location: Exit No. 97 off I-30 at Malvern, then 12 miles north on Hwy. 171
For Information:
Park Superintendent,
1200 Catherine Park Road,
Hot Springs,
AR
71913
, (501) 844-4176
lakecatherine@arkansas.com
- Contact Information
- 1200 Catherine Park Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
- Email: lakecatherine@arkansas.com)
- To reach the park office or make campsite reservations call 501-844-4176
- ArkansasStateParks.com
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