Long Shadow
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 205 ft
- climb
- 1,066 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
Long Shadow is an easy out-and-back hike in Arkansas, about half a mile from the town of Caverna, Missouri, which makes it an easy stop for anyone already in the area. The trail is short and gentle. It covers about 0.6 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 205 feet, so it's a good choice for a quick outing. The climb is steepest near the beginning, with a grade of about 5%, before leveling off. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Gravette, Arkansas, run to highs around 73°F in April and October, while July and August average highs in the low 90s. Several other hikes sit close by, including Staggerwing, just 0.1 mile away, and Tunnel Vision at about 0.4 mile. For paddling, McKisic Creek is roughly 7 miles off, and Coler Grove Camper Parking offers camping about 8 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Float Eureka30 mi away
- Kings River Outfitters36 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Long Shadow
Best months: March–May 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.
Jan
49° / 29°
8 wet · 2 snow
Feb
54° / 32°
7 wet · 1 snow
Mar
63° / 41°
9 wet · 1 snow
Apr
73° / 49°
9 wet
May
80° / 58°
10 wet
Jun
87° / 66°
9 wet
Jul
93° / 69°
7 wet
Aug
92° / 68°
7 wet
Sep
84° / 60°
7 wet
Oct
73° / 50°
8 wet
Nov
61° / 40°
8 wet
Dec
51° / 32°
8 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gravette, AR, 10.9 mi away at 1,260 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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