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Beginning behind the stage at the amphitheater, you’ll walk west 100 yards to the spring. This was a favorite gathering place for early settlers and is still a great oasis of relaxation and reflection... Beginning behind the stage at the amphitheater, you’ll walk west 100 yards to the spring. This was a favorite gathering place for early settlers and is still a great oasis of relaxation and reflection...

This trail begins south of the lodge at the stairs, and continues 1/3 of a mile down the hill to a stone reservoir. The reservoir was part of the water system for the 1898 hotel. Just up the hill from... This trail begins south of the lodge at the stairs, and continues 1/3 of a mile down the hill to a stone reservoir. The reservoir was part of the water system for the 1898 hotel. Just up the hill from...

Rich Mountain offers superlative views of the Ouachita Mountains. This windblown mountaintop often looks like the high reaches of the Smoky Mountains, with heavy fog and stunted, contorted hardwood tr... Rich Mountain offers superlative views of the Ouachita Mountains. This windblown mountaintop often looks like the high reaches of the Smoky Mountains, with heavy fog and stunted, contorted hardwood tr...

The Dogwood Nature Trail is named for the many flowering dogwood trees that make it especially colorful in the springtime. This trail winds through the forested hillside and across several benches and... The Dogwood Nature Trail is named for the many flowering dogwood trees that make it especially colorful in the springtime. This trail winds through the forested hillside and across several benches and...

The Forest Trail follows an old roadway on the western side of the park running northeast to southwest. The trail’s starting point is 3/4 mile northeast of the office on Spur 23 West. The trail ends w... The Forest Trail follows an old roadway on the western side of the park running northeast to southwest. The trail’s starting point is 3/4 mile northeast of the office on Spur 23 West. The trail ends w...

Notice: The lower portion of the War Eagle Trail is closed for repairs due to storm damage. The upper portion of the trail to the Overlook is open. Our other trails are open.The trail is named for the... Notice: The lower portion of the War Eagle Trail is closed for repairs due to storm damage. The upper portion of the trail to the Overlook is open. Our other trails are open.The trail is named for the...

The trail meanders through wildflowers and wildlife habitat that changes each week through the season. Wildlife, including birds and butterflies, can be viewed throughout the trail. This area is conti... The trail meanders through wildflowers and wildlife habitat that changes each week through the season. Wildlife, including birds and butterflies, can be viewed throughout the trail. This area is conti...

This trail loops through the forest and along the lake shoreline. Mockernut Hickory trees are sought after by woodpeckers and songbirds. The wildlife such as white-tailed deer, turkey, grey squirrels,... This trail loops through the forest and along the lake shoreline. Mockernut Hickory trees are sought after by woodpeckers and songbirds. The wildlife such as white-tailed deer, turkey, grey squirrels,...

The Cedar Trail is a paved trail that extends along a portion of the Lake Charles shoreline. The trail can be accessed from either the picnic area or the campground. This trail provides an excellent o... The Cedar Trail is a paved trail that extends along a portion of the Lake Charles shoreline. The trail can be accessed from either the picnic area or the campground. This trail provides an excellent o...

This 1.5 mile loop trail meanders across intermittent streams and along the lake shoreline. Wear sturdy shoes and carry drinking water in warm weather. This trail winds through a natural area, but it ... This 1.5 mile loop trail meanders across intermittent streams and along the lake shoreline. Wear sturdy shoes and carry drinking water in warm weather. This trail winds through a natural area, but it ...