HSV Trails

Join One of the Many Outdoor Clubs in HSV!

HSV Anglers Club; Hsvanglers.com. Established in 1973, the purpose of the club is to promote fellowship through fi shing.

Balboa Yacht Club; 501-481-5680, Bychsv.com. Social group for those who own a boat on Lake Balboa either at the marina or as a shore-liner.

HSV Baitcasters; Hsvbaitcasters.com. Members share a love and passion for fi shing any and all species of fi sh. passion for fi shing any and all species of fi sh.

Village Stargazers; 501-922-5460. Village Stargazers is an amateur Village Stargazers; 501-922-5460. astronomy club located in Hot Springs Village.

HSV Camera Club; 501-915-0068, Hsvarts.org/hsv-camera-club.html

Th e Camera Club's purpose is to foster an atmosphere that unites photography enthusiasts of every competency level.

Hot Springs Radio Control Flying Club; 501-204-4314,

Modelaircraft.org/club/hot-springs-rc-fl ying-club. Th is club supports charitable causes while off ering social activities, informative programs, pilot instruction training, and other planned activities.

HSV Amateur Radio Club; W5hsv.weebly.com/club-activities.html HSV Amateur Radio Club; W5hsv.weebly.com/club-activities.html

Each year the Radio Club of amateur radio enthusiasts participates Each year the Radio Club of amateur radio enthusiasts participates by providing communications support for Village events such as Th e by providing communications support for Village events such as Th e Walk For Cancer Research, Th e Hot Springs Children's Concert, and Walk For Cancer Research, Th e Hot Springs Children's Concert, and more. more.

Garland County Master Gardeners; 501-623-6841, Facebook.com/ Garland County Master Gardeners; 501-623-6841, Facebook.com/ GarlandCountyMG GarlandCountyMG

Extension Program of Garland County, Arkansas—part of the Extension Program of Garland County, Arkansas—part of the University of Arkansas System's Division of Agriculture, Cooperative University of Arkansas System's Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service (UAEX). Extension Service (UAEX).

Men’s Village Garden Club; Mensvillagegardenclub.com. Th is group provides dynamic social and volunteer opportunities, so members "cultivate” their own skills and enjoyment of gardening while also enhancing the beauty of the community.

Village Pines Garden Club; Facebook.com/HSVPinesGardenClub. Members strive to coordinate and stimulate all aspects of gardening and civic beauty by planting and maintaining eight garden areas in the Village with volunteers. Th eir gardens have won national and regional awards for many years.

DeSoto Nature & Spillway Trails

e DeSoto Nature Trail is a natural surface, single track trail with a bench overlook. is moderate endurance walking trail does have some narrow and steep areas. e trailhead is near does have some narrow and steep areas. e trailhead is near DeSoto Dog Park with parking available in the Lawn

Bowling & Dog Park area. 1.2 miles. Trail Rating: Moderate e DeSoto Spillway Trail follows the DeSoto

Spillway on the south side from DeSoto Park Lane to Lake DeSoto Spillway and is a gravel surface loop with some rocky and uneven terrain. e trailhead is near DeSoto Dog Park with parking available in is near DeSoto Dog Park with parking available in the Lawn Bowling & Dog Park area. .77 miles. Trail the Lawn Bowling & Dog Park area. Rating: Moderate

DeSotoTrail

T e DeSoto Trail is mostly asphalt surface and has a variety of challenges with a few surface and has a variety of challenges with a few uphill climbs. Extend your walk, run or ride by uphill climbs. Extend your walk, run or ride by crossing Calella Road onto the Waypoint Trail. crossing Calella Road onto the Waypoint Trail. DeSoto Trail parking is available at the main DeSoto Trail parking is available at the main lakeside trailhead on Calella Road and Waypoint lakeside trailhead on Calella Road and Waypoint Trail. 3.4 miles. Trail Rating: ModerateTrail. 3.4 miles. Trail Rating: Moderate

WaypointTrail

Listen to nature as you walk along Lake DeSoto on the Waypoint Trail. And be sure to stop in for a fresh cup of co ee or a sandwich at Waypoint Marina. .7 miles. Trail Rating: Easy

Magellan Beaver Dam

Cedar Creek

Built by the HSV Audubon Society, Magellan Beaver Dam is a wetland nature trail with packed-gravel level surfaces and an abundance of wildlife. It’s a great trail for bird watching with signage to help identify species and a bird blind overlooking swamp land. e path is located below Balboa Dam o Cloaca Rd near the Animal Shelter beginning just south of the boat storage. Animal Shelter beginning just south of the boat storage. Trailhead parking is available adjacent to Cloaca Rd. Trailhead parking is available adjacent to Cloaca Rd. .6 miles. Trail Rating: Easy .6 miles. Trail Rating: Easy Balboa Trail e Balboa Trail is the most open trail in the Village, great for bird watching. e upper embankment benches o er a relaxing view of Lake Balboa. e trail is located on and behind the embankment connecting Lake Balboa primary and secondary spillways and connects Balboa Beach to Hernando Trail at DeSoto Boulevard and Ponce de Leon Drive. Trailhead parking access is located o Ponce de Leon Drive. 2.1 miles. Trail Rating: Moderate/Easy e Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most beautiful trails in the Village o ering wild owers, bird watching, creek-view benches, bridges and four paths: e Bluebird Path, the Mourning Dove Path, the King sher Path, and the Cardinal Path. Two trailhead parking areas are available on Minorca Road. 3.1 miles. Trail Rating: Easy

trail in the Village, great for bird watching. e upper embankment benches o er a relaxing view of

Lake Balboa. e trail is located on and behind the embankment Drive. Trailhead parking access is located

Cedar Creek Trail

Kingfisher Path

Coronado Boat Ramp

e Coronado Boat Ramp Trail, located at the Coronado Boat Ramp o Murillo Way, borders Lake Coronado and o ers shing, benches, bird watching, handicapped accessibility, and a paved path to Anglers Island. Trailhead parking is available at the Coronado Boat Ramp. .35 miles. Trail Rating: Easy .35 miles. Trail Rating: Easy

Hernando West & East Trails

Favored by cyclists, the Hernando Trail is the longest, multipurpose, packed-gravel trail in Hot Springs Village running parallel to DeSoto Boulevard from Ponce de Leon Dr to DeSoto Park Lane. is trail uctuates between level sections and challenging hills especially near Minorca Rd. Bike, cart, or walk to Grove Park to enjoy events like Green Market (farmers’ market), Artisan Markets, Rock Porch Music Sessions, or Rhythm Jams. Mileage markers run from east to west. Various parking options include the east-end trailhead near Ponce de Leon Dr, the Ponce de Leon Center/Woodlands Auditorium lot, Danville Road trailhead, the medical clinic at Cortez Rd., and the DeSoto Dog Park/Lawn Bowling parking lot. 8.6 miles. Trail Rating: Di cult Overall/Moderate Sections

Coronado Fitness Trail

e Coronado Fitness Trail is a new, winding trail that connects the Coronado Fitness Center and the Coronado RV Park along the Lake Pineda Spillway owing into Lake Coronado. Trailhead parking areas are available at the Fitness Center. 1 mile. Trail Rating: Easy

John & Mildred Cooper Preserve Trail

Owned by the Nature Conservancy, the preserve is located o Rocoso Drive on a gravel access road. Signage is located at the entrance. ere are three trails within the preserve: Saline River, Piney Woods, and Cooper. Preserve trails are all-natural surfaced paths. Parking is available for all preserve trails on the le along the access road. Trail Rating: Beginner - Intermediate

Saline River Trail - 1.8 miles is Cooper Preserve trail encompasses beautiful views of the middle fork of the Saline River. e trail can be accessed at the end of the access road or by taking the Piney Woods Loop and making a le at the fork and following the trail signs.

Piney Woods Trail - 1 mile loop is Cooper Preserve trail o ers a shaded walk with some hilly sections. is is a great section for wildlife viewing. e trailhead is located directly at the preserve parking area.

Cooper Trail - 1 mile loop Cooper Preserve trail has both wooded and river views. e trailhead is located on the right of the access road past the parking area. trailhead is located on the right of the access road past the parking area.

Herradura Trail – 0.4 mile is is a short trail in Herradura Subdivision.

Sonora-Emperado-Calella Multipurpose Trail – 0.4 mile is hilly, asphalt-surfaced path takes you along the north side of DeSoto Boulevard from the DeSoto Family Recreation Area across Sonora and Emperado Way to Calella Road at the DeSoto Center.

Santa Maria Cart/Bicycle Lane – 1.3 miles is asphalt-surfaced lane is on the south shoulder of Santa Maria Road and connects to the Barcelona Cart/ Bicycle Lane and the DeSoto Multipurpose Trail. It provides for golf cart travel to DeSoto or Cortez Golf Courses.

Barcelona Cart/Bicycle Lane – 1.2 miles is asphalt-surfaced lane is on the north shoulder of Barcelona Road and the east shoulder of Cortez Road from Santa Maria to Doscientos Way. It provides for golf cart travel to the Cortez Golf Course.

Carmona Cart/Bicycle Lane – 1.1 miles is asphalt-surfaced lane is on the east side of Carmona Road from DeSoto Boulevard to Barcelona Road.

HSV Trails Tips

When possible, do not walk alone. Always let someone know which trails you plan to use.

Know your limits; keep distance, direction, and time in mind.

Stay on the trail and do not disturb the native setting.

Pets are welcome on Village trails, but they must be leashed, cleaned up a er, and under positive control of the owner.

Please observe the 15-mph speed limit for multipurpose trails.

Pedestrians have the right of way.

Please remember to take your trash with you when you leave.

Wear comfortable, rubber-soled shoes and bring water with you.

Multipurpose trails allow for bicycles and golf carts as well as hikers. e nature trails are for hikers only.

Cart/bicycle lanes alongside roadways are used for golf cart travel to selected courses, so hikers and runners should be aware of cart/bicycle tra c on these roadways.

Pedestrians should use caution on lanes that are marked for cart/bicycle usage and utilize the shoulder of the road.

Love to Geocache?

Geocaching is a popular modern-day treasure hunt combining nature and technology. e location of each geocache (hidden treasure) is marked with Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. Geocachers use hand-held GPS devices to hunt for partially hidden containers.

Get the GPS coordinates for Hot Springs Village online at Geocaching.com/play.

HSV Outdoor Trail CLUBS:

Ageless Bikers 830-285-5129, Hsvabc.weebly.com

A group of cycling enthusiasts in Hot Springs Village who enjoy the physical exercise of cycling three days a week.

Ouachita Mountain Hikers OMHikers.Club

e Ouachita Mountain Hikers is an informal group with various levels of hiking ability. e groups hike each ursday and Saturday.

HSV Audubon Society Hsvbirds.org

e society strives to enjoy and protect birds and other wildlife in and around Hot Springs Village through advocacy, education, and conservation.