Oertel Trail
Oertel Trail is a 2.8-mile out-and-back foot trail in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. It climbs 193 ft to a high point of 796 ft. Difficulty: easy, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.
- 1.4 mione way
- 2.8 miround trip
- 193 ftelevation gain
- 796 fthigh point
- Easydifficulty
From the National Park Service
Oertel Trail (formerly Dead Chief Trail)
1.4mi (2.3km)
Read the official NPS description
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