Near Alley Spring Mill Loop
Be sure to stop and check out the mill at Alley Spring! From this view, the trail heads up and to the left.
Near Alley Spring Mill Loop
Alley Mill with the flood gate to Alley Spring open.
Near Alley Spring Mill Loop
A return to Alley Spring brings views of the beautiful old mill.
Near Alley Spring Mill Loop
Enjoy the pleasant woodlands above Alley Spring.
Near Alley Spring Mill Loop
The trail continues to the right and follows a branch back to Alley Spring.

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Alley Spring Mill Loop

4.4 (7 Ratings)
A 1.8-mile loop on well-maintained path that takes you up the bluff to great view of the Mill and the valley.
1.9
mi
Distance
311
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.89mi
Distance
311ft
Elevation Gain
311ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
874ft
High Point
668ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the parking lot, there is a paved path to the Mill. Go left to switchbacks that quickly climb the bluff to the overlook. You'll then hike through the forest along the ridge. Longer switchbacks take you back down to a short bit on a gravel road. Keep right across a grassy area to rejoin the singletrack trail along the spring branch. You may be sharing this stretch with other visitors, but there are lots of cool rock formations to enjoy on your way back to the spring. The trail goes around the spring to the Mill.
History & Background
Lots of interpretive signs and helpful NPS folks to fill you in on Ozark history.

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Contributors
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