Background information:

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Altitude: 2,753'

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Tidbits:  Highest mountain in Arkansas.

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Summitted, October 28, 2018

 

Time Zone: GMT -6 hours

 

When to go:

Anytime, although the autumn foliage is particularly spectacular in late October.

 

Route Selection:

There is only one trail to the summit, the "Signal Hill Trail" located in Magazine Mountain State Park.

 

Hotel and Climb Reservation:

No guide, permit, or trail reservations are required. .

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Packing List:

Nothing special.

 

Getting There:

Magazine Mountain State Park is located off of Route 309. When you enter the park, you will be turning onto FOrest Road 1606, which you follow 1 3/4 miles to the parking area adjacent to the Cameron Bluff Campground. There is a very small parking area here and a large sign indicating the state of the Signal Hill Trail.

 

Trip Description:

I was VERY surprised at how beautiful Arkansas was in autumn...the foliage rivals that of New England. I even passed a herd of Elk not too far from the park. The trail hike is short, just 1 mile roundtrip. There is a signpost and USGS marker at the summit, but there are no views. There are, however, spectacular views on the drive up to the park.