Tall Peak Trail
Trails Arkansas Tall Peak Trail
Arkansas · Polk County

Tall Peak Trail

Ascends to tall peaks in the Ozarks for vistas.

Rating
Length
3.0 mi
Difficulty
7
County
Polk

About This Trail

Ascending from Saline Creek through the Caney Creek Wilderness via five stream crossings and 1,200 feet of elevation gain. A restored historic fire tower at the summit of Tall Peak rewards hikers with panoramic views across the Ouachita Mountain ridges.

Location

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Coordinates: 34.3794383, -94.03574

Getting There

From Mena, AR, take Highway 71 south, then turn east on Highway 246 near Vandervoort. Continue about 20 miles to the Shady Lake Recreation Area sign on the left. The trailhead is at Area C.

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