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Tall Peak Trail

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Distance
3.21 mi
Elevation gain
2,018 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
889 ft
Max elevation
2,330 ft
TrailRank 
15
Min elevation
1,070 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
374
Uploaded
August 30, 2009
Recorded
August 2009
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near Saline (historical), Arkansas (United States)

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Itinerary description

Three miles one-way from Shady Lake Recreational Area to the summit of Tall Peak.

Waypoints

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,497 ft

Overlook

The trail hits a switchback just short of this backbone of rock outcropping. Nice views, but not the trail.

PictographPanorama Altitude 0 ft
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Scenic Veiw

1/4 mile short of the summit the trail breaks free of the trees along the top of a bluff offering some scenic views.

PictographCampsite Altitude 1,126 ft

Shady Lake

Starting from campsite C1 adds a nice 2/10 mile stroll beside the creek (and two stream crossings) to the trip.

PictographHiking Altitude 0 ft

Tall Peak Trailhead

Roadside parking for one or two cars, additional parking available down the road a few hundred feet or at Shady Lake Rec Area.

PictographSummit Altitude 2,300 ft
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Watch Tower

An old USFS watchtower.

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