looking out of a gray rock cave, blue water in the cave and in the distance, hikers on rocks of cave

Cave Spring Trail

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Cave Spring Trail

4.6 mile loop trail. This trail is moderate but long with short stretches classed as difficult as the trail climbs over the cliff presenting a challenging 'scramble'. Follow signs on KK east of Akers where a gravel access road leads to Devils Well (an ancient sinkhole at the bottom of which lies an underground lake the size of a football field).The loop trail, beginning at the Devils Well traverses oak-pine forest ridges, a limestone glade, winds through hollows and crosses intermittent streams as it brings hikers down to the mouth of Cave Spring on the Current River. The 'Cliff' segment of this loop trail traverses the side of a high limestone bluff overlooking the Current River with spectacular views, then returns to Devils Well via Parker Hollow alongside an intermittent stream bed.

Tags

HikingCaves, Caverns and KarstGeologyFreshwater SpringsOZAR

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Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

Rugged trail, steep inclines, uneven surfaces make this trail inaccessible to wheelchairs.

Pets

Yes — Pets must remain on a 6 ft leash.

Reservations

No

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