Reservoir Trail trailhead - Queen Wilhelmina
This is a short but vigorous trail. It takes you from the Lodge overlook down to the reservoir that was part of the 1890′s Wilhelmina Inn water system.
Interactive Reservoir Trail GPX Map
Click here for large interactive map.
It is about .8 miles (round trip) down to the reservoir and back. With an elevation change of about 200 feet, be ready for a climb when you head back up this short trail.
On the way down, you will see the spur trail for the park’s hike-in campsite.
Reservoir Trail - Queen Wilhelmina
1890's stone reservoir - Queen Wilhelmina
Hike-in campsite - Queen Wilhelmina
During leaf-off, you can see some scenic views of the Ouachita Mountains.
As usual, I have posted some of my photos and a gpx map made from my gps data.
Click here for GPX file download.
(1=Easy; 5=Most Difficult)
VITAL INFO
Trail Name and Location Reservoir Trail - Queen Wilhelmina State Park
County/State Polk/Arkansas
Date Hiked 08-15-2010 (mid-day)
Weather/Conditions 90's, hot.
Directions The trailhead is on the south (overlook) side of the Lodge. (The Lodge also acts as a visitor center.)
Length 0.4 miles (each way; .8 miles total)
Loop? No
Difficulty 3
ATT Cell Coverage? No
Official Info (Links) Website. Trail Map Brochure.
[Updated: 2011-05-28]
