Route

Slaughter Pen + Park Springs · Bentonville

Hidden Springs to Tatamagouche & Medusa

Moderate

2.86Miles
225Feet of gain
79Feet per mile
LoopRoute type
ModerateDifficulty mix

The hardest parts of this route are 13 Moderate sections, 2.2 mi in all.

A section is the stretch of trail between two junctions. Each section is rated by its hardest spot, so a Challenging section may be mostly easy walking with only a few feet of steep or rocky ground.

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The route

This route includes about .4 miles of paved Greenway.

Distance
2.86 miles
Elevation gain
225 feet (79 feet per mile)
Shape
Loop. You finish where you started without retracing your steps.
Surface
Mostly paved, with some natural surface sections
Difficulty
Moderate. A route is rated by its most difficult section. Routes marked MODERATE have at least one section where the trail gets narrower, the edge drops off to one side, or a rock or root now and then means stepping over it. You can still find flat footing for most steps, but you'll want to keep an eye on the trail ahead. See examples of moderate trails
Route map for Hidden Springs to Tatamagouche & Medusa, a 2.9-mile moderate hike in Bentonville, Arkansas

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Where to park

Parking area at Hidden Springs in Bentonville, Arkansas - large, paved

Where to park

Hidden Springs

Address

Parking lot east of Hidden Springs Dialysis Center, 3000 NW A St, Bentonville, AR 72712Google code is CQ5P+5C2 Bentonville, AR

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Parking Area

large, paved

Amenities

no restroom facilities; full restrooms within walking distance south near the Bark Park

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