West Mountain Trail — Attraction in Hot Springs

It was our first visit to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Took the Sunset Trail on a sunday morning to past some time and ended up taking a 2 hr stroll. Lol. On this morning the trail had some fog that hadn't lifted yet so we took lots of photos which is why it turned into a longer walk than planned. Trail was so quiet that you could only hear the drew and leaves drop though the trees. Since it was a Sunday we even heard the church bells ringing nearby. The only wildlife we saw was a deer at the beginning of the trail. Trail is easy to walk. Mountain rock exposes itself through the woods and on the trail. There was also fallen trees and moss growing...

Very scenic trail that almost loops around West Mountain. To go all the way around West Mountain start at Whittington park and take Mountain Top Trail. This will take you to West Mountain trail (North) take the trail to the left. At the shelter continue on West Mountain trail (South). This will intersect with sunset trail. Take sunset trail to the right if you want to go to the summit (out and back). If not continue and it will take you back to Mountain Top trail and back to Whittington park. I came across many different types of mushrooms. Very much enjoyed this most...

You've got to love this overlook. It's a spot you've got to come visit. It looks like what I'd imagine the Moon tower from Dazed and Confused to look like there is a stone pavilion where people who come and enjoy 420 or whatever leave their marks. There is a really nice trail along the Ridgeline running parallel with the road. The neighborhood you have to drive through on the way in is...