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 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
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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