Arkansas · Hiking

Brock Creek #50

3.2 mi
round trip
431 ft
climb
1,513 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Brock Creek #50 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Brock Creek #50, so check the source for the area it covers (9 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Brock Creek #50 is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 3.2 miles in the Bayou Ranger District of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas. The trail's natural surface and the Forest Service's management of the surrounding land make it a straightforward outing on forest ground. The route rises from a starting elevation of about 1,435 feet to a high point near 1,513 feet, with a total climb of about 431 feet over the round trip. The steepest section comes around the 1.5-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 16 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs of about 73°F in May and 68°F in October, while July and August average highs near 87°F. The hike is open year-round, and the trip should take about 1.5 hours. Brock Creek #49 and Brock Creek #48 sit within a mile, and Brock Creek Campground is about 2 miles away for an overnight stay. Paddlers can find the South Fork Little Red River roughly 6 miles from the trail.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Brock Creek #50

    Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 24°

    2. Feb

      49° / 26°

    3. Mar

      58° / 36°

    4. Apr

      66° / 45°

    5. May

      73° / 54°

    6. Jun

      82° / 64°

    7. Jul

      87° / 67°

    8. Aug

      87° / 66°

    9. Sep

      80° / 58°

    10. Oct

      68° / 47°

    11. Nov

      58° / 38°

    12. Dec

      48° / 29°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dennard 10 Wsw, AR, 15.6 mi away at 1,740 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Route details

Distance
3.2 mi round trip
Climbing
About 431 ft
Summit
1,543 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 1 hour

Season

Season: Year-round.

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Questions about this route

How long is the Brock Creek #50 on Kincannon Mountain?

About 3.2 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Brock Creek #50?

About 431 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Brock Creek #50?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the Brock Creek #50 take?

About 1 hour round trip.

When is the best time for the Brock Creek #50?

Year-round.

How many routes go up Kincannon Mountain?

2: Brock Creek #50 and Brock Creek #46.

Conditions and forecast on Kincannon Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.