Sunset Trail

Trails Arkansas Sunset Trail

Arkansas · Pulaski County

Sunset Trail

Long remote trail through Hot Springs National Park, 10-17 mi loop option.

Rating

Length

10.0 mi

Difficulty

7

County

Pulaski

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Pinnacle Valley Trail

Valley hike near Pinnacle Mountain with river access.

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About This Trail

Hot Springs National Park’s longest trail at 10 miles traverses West Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, and historic Fordyce estate lands. Balanced Rock and Music Mountain, the park’s highest point, highlight this route through novaculite outcrops and quiet forest.

Location

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Coordinates: 34.8975914, -92.3658884

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Getting There

From Little Rock, take I-430 to Exit 9, then head west on Highway 10 (Cantrell Road). Turn right on Pinnacle Valley Road to reach Pinnacle Mountain State Park at 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road.

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Rocky terrain hike in the Ouachitas with boulder fields.

Ouachita Trail

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Pinnacle Valley Trail

Valley hike near Pinnacle Mountain with river access.

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Ridge hike with open views and rabbit habitats.

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