West Mountain Summit Overlook
The summit of West Mountain includes a scenic overlook with views of the city of Hot Springs.
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West Mountain Summit Overlook Details
The summit of West Mountain, reachable by hiking trail or West Mountain Scenic Drive, includes a scenic overlook with views of the city of Hot Springs. There's a parking area at the summit, which also features a stone-walled picnic shelter -- a shady spot to have a nibble and take in the landscape.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around West Mountain Summit Overlook
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Sunset Trail
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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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Whittington Avenue
Whittington Avenue, north of the park's western section, covers roughly the same ground as Whittington Trail.
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West Mountain Drive
West Mountain Drive provides the main access to the park's western section, on West Mountain.
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West Mountain Summit Drive
West Mountain Summit Drive provides access to the Sunset Trail, on the park's western side.
