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Best hikes in Hot Springs National Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Hot Springs National Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, October, November

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Hot Springs Mountain Trail
    1.6 mi
  2. 02
    Oertel Trail
    1.4 mi
  3. 03
    Mountain Top Trail
    1.4 mi
  4. 04
    West Mountain Trail
    1.2 mi
  5. 05
    Whittington Trail
    1.2 mi
  6. 06
    Fordyce Peaks Trail
    1.2 mi
  7. 07
    Upper Dogwood Trail
    1.0 mi
  8. 08
    Goat Rock Trail
    1.0 mi
  9. 09
    Oak Trail
    0.9 mi
  10. 10
    Pullman Trail
    0.7 mi
  11. 11
    Gulpha Gorge Trail
    0.7 mi
  12. 12
    Lower Dogwood Trail
    0.7 mi
  13. 13
    Canyon Trail
    0.6 mi
  14. 14
    Peak Trail
    0.5 mi
  15. 15
    Honeysuckle Trail
    0.5 mi
  16. 16
    Grand Promenade
    0.4 mi
  17. 17
    Flora Street
    0.4 mi
  18. 18
    Floral Trail
    0.4 mi
  19. 19
    Reserve Trail
    0.3 mi
  20. 20
    Short Cut Trail
    0.2 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Hot Springs National Park: April, October, November. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.