Prospect Avenue

Those who wish to access the western portion of the park via West Mountain Drive can do so from Prospect Avenue.

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Prospect Avenue Details

Those who wish to access the western portion of the park via West Mountain Drive can do so from Prospect Avenue. Prospect Avenue runs east-west to the south of the park, roughly parallel to West Mountain. Drivers coming from the east along Prospect Avenue will take a right on West Mountain Drive to enter the park; drivers coming from the west will take a left. As Prospect Avenue continues on to the west, it ends at an intersection with West Grand Avenue.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Prospect Avenue

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0.3 mi away

Sunset Trail

The Sunset Trail is the longest in Hot Springs National Park, covering almost 10 miles one-way.

0.3 mi away

West Mountain Summit Overlook

The summit of West Mountain includes a scenic overlook with views of the city of Hot Springs.

0.6 mi away

Whittington Avenue

Whittington Avenue, north of the park's western section, covers roughly the same ground as Whittington Trail.

0.7 mi away

West Mountain Drive

West Mountain Drive provides the main access to the park's western section, on West Mountain.

0.7 mi away

West Mountain Summit Drive

West Mountain Summit Drive provides access to the Sunset Trail, on the park's western side.