Happy trails

Kids will love the long elevated walkway on the LOViT Watchable Wildlife Trail.
Kids will love the long elevated walkway on the LOViT Watchable Wildlife Trail.

LOVIT WATCHABLE WILDLIFE TRAIL Location:

Go 25 miles west of Hot Springs on U.S. 270 to Shangri-La Drive and turn right. Take the first left and go two blocks to parking area and kiosk.

Length:

It’s a 1.25-mile easy loop of paved paths and elevated wooden walkways.

Main attractions:

The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail features nine segments of varying difficulty. This short first segment is the best for families with small children.

The handicap-accessible trail follows Gap Creek and features a quarter-mile long wooden walkway over the wetlands at the end of Denby Bay. Take your fishing pole.

Hazards:

Paved portions could be under water if the lake is up.

Amenities:

Parking, water, restroom.

Dog, bike, tyke friendly?

Keep the dogs on a leash and the bikes at home. The kiddies will love this place.

Rating (out of five):

Know a good trail for a hike?

E-mail

mstorey@arkansasonline.com

ActiveStyle, Pages 23 on 03/26/2012

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