2009 November « Hike Our Planet: Hot Springs National Park

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14 Nov

A bit of Sightseeing on the Mountain and in the City

Posted by Lee Hiller-London in Dead Chief Trail, Honeysuckle Trail, Hot Springs Commentary, Tufa Terrace Trail. Tagged: Ouachita Mountains, Dead Chief Trail, Hot Springs Historic District, Bathhouse Row, Capone's, Fordyce Bath House, Central Avenue, Autumn Leaves, Hot Springs Reserve, Photography, Zig Zag Mountains. Leave a Comment

I wanted to go to the peak Trail with Rick today but it was closed. We hiked up to the barricade then cut over to the Host Springs Mountain road. We walked about a mile up then found access stairs (marked 1914) onto the Dead Chief Trail. We decided to hike back down to the city for a few shots of the Historic District. It was a Lovely day out we were like a couple of tourists in our own town.

11 Nov

First Hike to the Top

Posted by Lee Hiller-London in Uncategorized. Tagged: Hot Springs National Park, Ouachita Mountains, Peak Trail, Arkansas Wildlife, Squirrel, Hot Springs Mountain Tower, Tufa Terrace Trail, Photography, Zig Zag Mountains. Leave a Comment

I continued to the point where the Honeysuckle Tail branches off, bent over and threw up.

Feeling lighter I figured I would see if I could make it a little higher. So I decided to climb just a bit further, then one more bend and maybe another incline. Bent over huffing & puffing I looked up and in the distance saw the observation tower. I knew I would never forgive myself if I did not continue my climb to the top. This was pathetic and I was so happy I did not see anyone while I was gasping for air.

10 Nov

My Love Affair with Hot Springs National Park

Posted by Lee Hiller-London in Hot Springs Commentary. Tagged: Arkansas Birds, Arkansas Wildlife, Dead Chief Trail, Dogwood Trail, Floral Trail, Goat Rock, Goat Rock Trail, Gulpha Gorge Trail, Hiking Trails, Hot Springs, Hot Springs Arkansas, Hot Springs Mountain Trail, Hot Springs National Park, Ouachita Mountains, Peak Trail, Photography, Reserve Trail, Shortcut Trail, Sunset Trail, Upper Dogwood Trail, Zig Zag Mountains. Leave a Comment

As someone who was a just a basic flat sidewalk walker I never imagined I would be hiking 4 miles most everyday on the many park trails. Hot Springs National Park has carved my mind, spirit and body into a nature loving “Mountain Woman”. I hope you will enjoy my trail information, photos and adventures as I explore the beauty of Hot Springs National Park, the Gulpha Gorge and theOuachita Mountains.