difficulty Moderate
length
3.1-mile semi-loop
time commitment
Make it a full day trip or spend the weekend
kid friendly
Yes, with caution due to high bluffs; suitable for older kids with hiking experience
dog friendly
Yes, on a leash
location
2 hours and 45 minutes southwest of Springfield inside Devil’s Den State Park
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yellow rock trail This lofty trail at Devil’s Den State Park attracts hikers of all ages for its distinctive yellow rock overhang and big sky views of Lee Creek Valley.
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evil’s Den State Park in Arkansas is a weekend-worthy destination. A prime example of 1930s construction by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the park features an assortment of trails, a lake, a pool, cabins, campsites and even a little store. The park’s best view is found on the popular Yellow Rock Trail with panoramic views of the Lee Creek Valley overlook at its namesake rocky outcrop. The semi-loop trail also includes cedar glades, interesting rock formations, tall bluffs and small caves. After a rain, you might see small run-off waterfalls. You can’t miss the trailhead sign located near a campground where parking is easy. From here, the switch-back trail winds uphill, passing
Photo by Joshua Beecher
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