Arkansas · Hiking · Near Coal Hill

White Rock-Shores Lake West

8.4 mi
round trip
2,091 ft
climb
1,834 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
best months

Is White Rock-Shores Lake West open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name White Rock-Shores Lake West, 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.

White Rock-Shores Lake West is a hard hike in the Boston Mountain Ranger District of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 8.4 miles, with a total climb of about 2,091 feet and a high point of 1,834 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 3.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 27%. The trail is natural-surface and allows both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August average in the mid-80s. Shores Lake Campground sits just 0.1 mile away, and the White Rock - Shores Lake Loop is about 2 miles off. White Rock Mtn Rim Loop and the Small Wall Boulder climbing area are each about 3.1 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Shores Lake Cg

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 12 mi
  • If it rains

    Ozark Area Depot Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 13 mi

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

    Best time to visit White Rock-Shores Lake West

    Best months: March–July 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° / 28°

    2. Feb

      49° / 30°

    3. Mar

      57° / 37°

    4. Apr

      66° / 48°

    5. May

      73° / 56°

    6. Jun

      82° / 65°

    7. Jul

      85° / 69°

    8. Aug

      87° / 69°

    9. Sep

      78° / 61°

    10. Oct

      68° / 51°

    11. Nov

      55° / 40°

    12. Dec

      46° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Winslow 7ne, AR, 14.9 mi away at 2,189 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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