Near West Mountain Trail
At the split stay to the right if you parked and started at Whittington Park. This is the end of the West Mountain Trail.
Near West Mountain Trail
A view from the start of the Sunset Trail. The views from West Mountain are great.
Near West Mountain Trail
The Mountain Trail is fairly wide and made of crushed rock and dirt. The trail is shaded, which makes it nice to hike in the afternoon.
Near West Mountain Trail
This is a popular trail for runners.
Near West Mountain Trail
A view from the West Mountain Trail above Hot Springs. You can see the Hot Springs Tower on Hot Springs Mountain.

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Hike Trail

West Mountain Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
Great trail for a quick workout or to get a bit of outdoor hiking if visiting downtown Hot Springs.
1.2
mi
Distance
157
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.24mi
Distance
157ft
Elevation Gain
142ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
990ft
High Point
864ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail can be accessed several different ways. From any of the attached intersecting trails, the West Mountain Trail gets you access to the top lookout. It's an easy trail with a slight grade but good trail coverings. Small gravel and packed dirt make the trail a favorite for locals that like to do a bit of hiking. Starting at Whittington Park on the Mountain Top Trail and connecting into West Mountain Trail can provide a nice loop trail experience. There is off street parking on the Whittington Park side and a National Park office with free spring water access on the sidewalk. This is a great place to fill your water bottles for free with local spring water.

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Contributors
Robert Thacker