Indian Mountain
Located between Gulpha Gorge and Magic Springs, Indian Mountain was the site of a Native American novaculite quarry.
Plan Around Indian Mountain
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Indian Mountain Details
Located between Gulpha Gorge and Magic Springs, Indian Mountain was the site of a Native American novaculite quarry: the rock was used to make arrowheads, spears, and other edged weapons and tools, and was traded to distant tribes that lacked the material. You can see Indian Mountain from the Goat Rock Trail.
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Nearby Parks Around Indian Mountain
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Indian Mountain
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1.7 mi away
Desoto Park
Desoto Park, on the far eastern edge of Hot Springs National Park, offers fishing, a picnic pavilion, playground, restrooms and trails.
1.9 mi away
Ricks Pond
On the third and final section of the Sunset Trail is Ricks Pond on Stonebridge Road, an area that was once owned by the Fordyce family and Earl Ricks, a former mayor of Hot Springs.
2.0 mi away
Fordyce Mountain
Crossed by the Sunset Trail, Fordyce Mountain is named for its former owner, Samuel Fordyce.
2.1 mi away
Gulpha Creek
Gulpha Creek runs roughly parallel to Highway 7 throughout the eastern portion of the park.
2.3 mi away
Sunset Trail: Fordyce Peak Spur
This 1.5-mile spur off the last of three sections of the 9.7-mile Sunset Trail, ends on Fordyce Peak.
