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Indian Rockhouse Trail

4.3 (7 Ratings)
This is a Buffalo National River trail.
3.1
mi
Distance
600
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
CaveWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.06mi
Distance
600ft
Elevation Gain
581ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
913ft
High Point
499ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Indian Rockhouse Trail is a rough dirt path that rolls across hillsides and a stream to the Indian Rockhouse Cave and the "Bat Cave". It's an easy trail with light elevation change. A number of unique rock/water formations are present, including Sinkhole Icebox, mini waterfalls, an abandoned zinc mine, and a 'Natural Bathtub'.

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