AR State Parks: Mount Nebo State Park

This hike **IS** PET-FRIENDLY. Moving this event to April 11. Our goal in this series is to visit all 52 state parks. This month’s park is: **[Mount Nebo State Park](https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mount-nebo-state-park)** [16728 West State Hwy. 155](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Current+Location/Mount+Nebo+State+Park,+16728+West+State+Hwy.+155,+Dardanelle,+72834,+AR) [Dardanelle, AR 72834](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Current+Location/Mount+Nebo+State+Park,+16728+West+State+Hwy.+155,+Dardanelle,+72834,+AR) We will meet at the Bass Pro Pyramid north parking lot off Front Street (the smaller parking lot close to auto bridge over to Mud Island) at 8:45 am for those who would like to carpool. We will leave at 9:00 am. **About this park:** This is one of my favorite places to hike. We will meet at the Visitor Center at the summit of the mountain, and hike the Rim Trail. Situated in the Arkansas River Valley just 45 minutes from Arkansas Wine Country, this state park sits atop the 1,350-foot Mount Nebo. The 1930s-era Civilian Conservation Corps constructed many of the rustic-style cabins, pavilions, bridges, and 32.6 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Mount Nebo offers panoramic views of the Arkansas River from the Rim Trail. **Arkansas State Parks list:** [https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks](https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks) **Planned Hike: Rim Trail** Trail Type: Day Hikes Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 3.5 miles Time: 2 to 3 hours hiking time Hiking times may vary. **WHAT TO KNOW** The 3.5-mile Rim Trail circles the mountain top and provides access to all of the park's 14 miles of trail. Originally blazed in the 1890s, the trail was fully developed by the CCC in the 1930s with the addition of stone steps and retaining walls. Spectacular views spread over 100 miles of the Arkansas River Valley before you, including the 1830s water route of the Trail of Tears and 34,000 acre Lake Dardanelle. Accessibility:at the visitor center and…