Trails Petit Jean Mountain State Park

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Trails Click to Enlarge Rock House Cave Trail *Length:* .25 mile *Time:* .5 hour *Difficulty:* Easy *Brochure:* Available at lodge and visitor center *Description:* Rock House Cave is not a true cave, but a large rock shelter. It is also the premier spot in the state for viewing Native American rock art- created over 500 years ago. This trail also includes some of the most interesting geological formations in the park; Turtle Rocks. (Purple Blazes) Cedar Creek Trail *Length:* 1.25 miles *Time:* 1.5 hours *Difficulty:* Moderate *Brochure:* Available at lodge and visitor center Print Map *Description:* This trail winds along a scenic section of Cedar Creek above Cedar Falls. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930's, this trail's rock steps and bluffs create a few difficult places. The mountain stream, high bluffs and thick vegetation make Cedar Creek Trail perfect for experiencing local bird and plant life. A guide to the trail is available at Mather Lodge and at the park Visitor Center. (Dark Pink Blazes) Seven Hollows Trail *Length:* 4 1/2 miles *Time:* 4 hours *Difficulty:* Moderate *Brochure:* Available at lodge and visitor center Print Map *Description:* This loop trail passes through a series of small canyons under the canopy of a dense hardwood forest. Unique features such as a natural stone arch, rock shelters, a box canyon and signs of prehistoric bluff-dwelling Native Americans add to the experience of this truly spectacular trail. (Light Blue Blazes) Cedar Falls Trail *Length:* 2 1/4 miles round trip *Time:* 1 1/2 - 2 hours *Difficulty:* Moderate - Strenuous *Brochure:* Available at lodge and visitor center Print Map *Description:* The trail begins behind the breezeway at Mather Lodge, a majestic CCC rustic style mountain lodge, and winds down into Cedar Creek Canyon. Massive stone boulders and large trees adorn the trailside. The trail then follows Cedar Creek to 95-foot Cedar Falls, one of the tallest continuously flowing waterfalls in the state. This is a photographer's paradise. (Orange Blazes) Boy Scout Trail *Length:* 12 miles *Time:* 8 hours *Difficulty:* Moderate - Strenuous *Brochure:* Available at lodge and visitor center Print Map *Description:* The Boy Scout Trail connects and follows portions of almost all the trails at Petit Jean State Park. All the different habitats that make up the park's ecosystem are represented on this trail. It is long and at times difficult, so start early and plan to take several breaks. Please register at the Visitor Center if you plan to hike the entire trail. (White Blazes) Bear Cave Trail *Length:* .25 mile *Time:* .5 hour *Difficulty:* Easy *Brochure:* Available at lodge and visitor center *Description:* Visitors to Bear Cave can walk under, around, through and over (with care) gigantic sandstone boulders. Although there is no true cave, the huge rocks form a number of rock shelters and narrow passageways. Wander through these tremendous stone monoliths and imagine the incredible forces of wind and water that caused what you see today. (Light Pink Blazes) Canyon Trail *Length:* 1 mile; 2 miles if backtracking to Cedar Falls Trail *Time:* 2 hours *Difficulty:* Easy *Brochure:* Available at lodge and visitor center Print Map *Description:* Once part of the Boy Scout Trail, this trail follows Cedar Creek's many small falls and deep pools as it splashes through the Cedar Creek Canyon. Large boulders and huge pines and sycamores dominate this very pleasant trail. (Yellow Blazes) *Comments:* The Canyon Trail is considered easy, but the section on Cedar Falls Trail is moderate to strenuous. Fishing & Marina Fishing Lakes Bailey and Roosevelt are home to many varieties of fish. Guests are welcome to rent a boat during the summer months, or bring your own year round (10 horsepower motor limit). Fishing is also popular from the shore or from the ADA accessible fishing pier, providing easy access to the 100 acre Lake Bailey. Boat Rentals The Boathouse is open seasonally. Here, you can rent pedal boats, water bikes, or flat bottom boats with and without a motor. Inside, the Boathouse also has a snack bar and game room. Overlooks Rising out of the River Valley below, Petit Jean Mountain offers many spectacular overlooks and scenic views. Petit Jean's Gravesite is perhaps one of the most famous. Here, experience the mystery of Petit Jean's resting-place. The newly renovated ADA accessible overlook offers many exhibit panels and spectacular views to enhance your visit. Legend tells of a young French girl who disguised herself as a cabin boy so she could secretly accompany her fiancée to the "New World". Petit Jean became fatally ill and requested to be buried here. From this point, you will be able to view the Arkansas River, Lock and Dam #9, Blue Point, and Ada Valley. The Mary Ann Richter Overlook on Red Bluff Drive offers views to the many peaks beyond the Arkansas River Valley, including Mt Nebo and Mt. Magazine, the highest point in Arkansas at 2753 feet. Dardanelle Rock, Carden Bottoms and Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge are all visible from this point. Further down on Red Bluff Drive, the CCC Overlook is perched on the edge of the Cedar Creek Canyon. Built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this beautiful stone overlook offers great views of the canyon, and the Petit Jean River below. At the Palisades Overlook, you can peer down into the canyon below or across to the CCC Overlook on the opposite rim. This overlook is an excellent spot to watch the sun set across the River Valley Below. The Cedar Falls Overlook allows a short walk to view the spectacular 95-foot waterfall from the top. This newly renovated ADA accessible walkway offers informative exhibits about the area around the overlook. 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Directions to Park Take Exit #108 off I-40 at Morrilton and travel nine miles south on Arkansas 9, then go 12 miles west on Arkansas 154; or from Dardanelle, travel seven miles south on Arkansas 7, then go 16 miles east on Arkansas 154 to the park.	Contact Information 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 E-mail: PetitJean@Arkansas.com Web Site: www.PetitJeanStatePark.com Park/Campsite Reservations 1-501-727-5431 Lodge or Cabin Reservations 1-800-264-2462 (V/TT) or 1-501-727-5431

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