Hot Springs Mountain in Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs Mountain

Accessible via Hot Springs Mountain Drive, as well as a number of hiking trails, Hot Springs Mountain is the definitive feature in the eastern portion of the park.

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Hot Springs Mountain Details

Accessible via Hot Springs Mountain Drive, as well as a number of hiking trails, Hot Springs Mountain is the definitive feature in the eastern portion of the park. Rising behind Bathhouse Row to the east, the mountain offers a number of trails, as well as the Hot Springs Mountain Tower, from which visitors can get a 360-degree view of the surrounding area. The main access to the mountain is via Hot Springs Mountain Drive, reachable via Fountain Drive.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hot Springs Mountain

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0.1 mi away

Floral Trail

Floral Trail is around 0.4 miles one way, and connects the Dogwood and Honeysuckle Trails.

0.1 mi away

Hot Springs Mountain Trail

Hot Springs Mountain Trail, a 1.7-mile loop trail, is one of the park's most popular trails.

0.1 mi away

Hot Springs Mountain Drive

Hot Springs Mountain Drive offers the main scenic access to the eastern portion of the park.

0.2 mi away

Hot Springs Mountain Tower

Opened in 1983, the Hot Springs Mountain Tower provides visitors with a viewpoint 1,256 feet above sea level.

0.3 mi away

Fountain Trail

This short - only 528 feet - steep access trail begins on Fountain Street below the Hot Springs Mountain Drive entrance.