Near Dead Chief Trail
View from the trail
Near Dead Chief Trail
Brick wall
Near Dead Chief Trail
Hot Springs, AR
Near Dead Chief Trail
Lichen
Near Dead Chief Trail
First time seeing a red frog. We googled and it's not poisonous.

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Dead Chief Trail

3.7 (3 Ratings)
An easy and straightforward way to get from the Gulpha Gorge campground to Bathhouse Row.
1.6
mi
Distance
199
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsHot SpringRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.6mi
Distance
199ft
Elevation Gain
337ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
811ft
High Point
530ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Beginning from Bathhouse Row, this trail is a great way to get back to the Gulpha Gorge Campground without having to move your vehicle. This route starts out steeply but quickly levels out for a pleasant journey. Along the way, visitors can enjoy meandering through the pine and hardwood forest while listening to warblers in the trees. The trail skirts the main ridge of Hot Springs Mountain, and the route is non-technical.

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Contributors
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