Arkansas · Hiking

Gulpha Gorge Trail

0.7 mi
one way
219 ft
climb
939 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Gulpha Gorge Trail open right now?

No closures listed

The National Park Service lists no closures for Hot Springs National Park.

As of · Source: NPS · Hot Springs National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Gulpha Gorge Trail is a short, easy hike in Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, managed by the National Park Service. The trail is 0.72 miles long, and it rises from about 607 feet to 939 feet, with a total elevation gain of 219 feet. The steepest part comes early, at about 0.27 miles in, where the grade reaches 27 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 75°F with lows near 52°F, and April highs around 74°F. That station sits a few hundred feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run a little cooler. The trail makes a good pairing with other short walks in the area. Sunset Trail is about 0.1 mile away, and Oertel Trail and Goat Rock Trail are each about 0.2 mile off. Hot Springs National Park Gulpha Gorge Campground is roughly 1.8 miles away for an overnight stay.

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  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Gulpha Gorge Trail

    Best months: February–May and October–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

      52° / 32°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      56° / 35°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      65° / 42°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      74° / 51°

      10 wet

    5. May

      80° / 60°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      88° / 68°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      93° / 72°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      93° / 71°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 64°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 52°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      63° / 42°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 35°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hot Springs 1 Nne, AR, 1.2 mi away at 626 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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