Near Cave Spring Trail
Stopped for a view and a snack.
Near Cave Spring Trail
You can look out at the Current River from within Cave Spring.
Near Cave Spring Trail
Inside Cave Spring, your imagination can run wild.
Near Cave Spring Trail
At this sign, turn right (SW) for the side trail to Cave Spring. It's well worth the 0.7 miles out.
Near Cave Spring Trail
The Current River runs alongside the Cave Spring Trail.

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Hike Trail

Cave Spring Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A great loop from Devil's Well over first-class singletrack to Cave Spring on the Current River and along the bluff.
3.5
mi
Distance
478
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingCaveFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringSwimmingViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.53mi
Distance
478ft
Elevation Gain
478ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,008ft
High Point
755ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The trail starts at the dead-end gravel Devils Well Road, located off of HWY KK to Akers Ferry. Start at Devils Well, then take the loop to see glades, Cave Spring, the Current River, and some bluff views. At 1.7 miles, you can take the Cave Spring Spur Trail out 0.7 miles to see the river and Spring. Then return to continue the loop along the bluff. The first four miles are excellent singletrack through the forest. The last 1.5 miles is a gradual climb up the Ozark hollow where the trail merges on and off doubletrack trail with some ATV use.

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Contributors
Paul P