Arkansas · Hiking

Markham Hill Loop

0.3 mi
round trip
194 ft
climb
1,500 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Markham Hill Loop is a short out-and-back trail in Arkansas covering 0.34 miles with 72 feet of elevation gain. The route descends 128 feet on the return.

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  • Nearby · Butterfield Hiking Trail · Western Don · WEST OUTER LOOP SHORTCUT M
  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Markham Hill Loop

    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

      47° / 27°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      51° / 30°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      59° / 38°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 47°

      9 wet

    5. May

      76° / 56°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 65°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 69°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 68°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 60°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 48°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      59° / 38°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 30°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fayetteville Exp Stn, AR, 2.6 mi away at 1,270 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Route details

Distance
0.3 mi round trip
Climbing
About 194 ft
Summit
1,531 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 0 hours

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Questions about this route

How long is the Markham Hill Loop on Archias Mountain?

About 0.3 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Markham Hill Loop?

About 194 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Markham Hill Loop?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Markham Hill Loop take?

About 0 hours round trip.

How many routes go up Archias Mountain?

2: Markham Hill Loop and Fayetteville Traverse.

Conditions and forecast on Archias 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.

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