Back in early November, I hiked the Devil’s Den Trail (the cave trail) again at Devil’s Den State Park.
Twin Falls on Devil's Den Trail
The Devil’s Den Trail is one of the most-popular trails in Arkansas. It is the best way to see many of the cave and rock features that make Devil’s Den State Park unique.
This 1.3-mile loop is easy-to-moderate with only one significant uphill climb.
More below after the jump.
Interactive Devil’s Den Cave Trail GPX Map
Rock Formations on Devil's Den Trail
You should keep very close tabs on small children as there are a few hazardous drop-offs without guardrails. If you feel brave, you can go inside Devil’s Den Cave.
The map below is from the official Arkansas State Park Devil’s Den website.
As usual, I have posted some of my photos and a gpx map made from my gps data. (The gpx file only includes the outer loop and begins at the trailhead by the visitor center.)
Click here for large interactive map. Click here for GPX file download.
(1=Easy; 5=Most Difficult)
VITAL INFO
Trail Name and Location Cave Trail (aka Devil's Den Trail) - Devils' Den State Park
County/State Washington/Arkansas
Date Hiked 11-7-2009
Weather/Conditions 70's, very nice.
Directions I use the trailhead by the Visitor Center. Another trailhead is just before the bridge.
Length 1.3 miles
Loop? Yes
Difficulty 2
ATT Cell Coverage? No
Official Info (Links) Website. Park Brochure.
[Updated: 2010-08-14]
My husband and I took an anniversary trip on 9/25/2010 to Devil’s Den and Petit Jean State Park, we also did a drive-through at Mt. Nebo on the way home. We took the trailhead behind the visitor’s center which is descending (the other trailhead by the bridge has very steep steps going up toward the visitor’s center.) Both Devil’s Den and the Icebox caves were closed due to white nose fungus making its way west from the eastern states. Nice little hike with enough terrain to make for a nice little appetite later.