Redding Loop/Spy Rock Trail Pics (Ozark Forest)

Redding Loop/Spy Rock Trail Pics (Ozark Forest) photo
View from Spy Rock

The hike from Redding Campground to Spy Rock (Ozark National Forest, northeast Franklin County) is a great day hike.

It is vigorous one with a distance of 8.2 miles and a net elevation change of about 900 feet. But it’s quite scenic, featuring awesome views from Spy Rock, some nice views of Bowden Hollow from the west side of the Redding Loop, and two seasonal waterfalls on the east side.

Redding Loop/Spy Rock Trail Pics (Ozark Forest) photo
Redding Loop, west side, Ozark National Forest

I took these photos during my May 31 and July 11, 2015 hikes.

Redding Loop/Spy Rock Trail Pics (Ozark Forest) photo
Stream in the low-lying area on the east Redding Loop just past the loop south junction

Check out this post for my full trail summary with maps and more photos and info.

Redding Loop/Spy Rock Trail Pics (Ozark Forest) photo
East side of Redding Loop, near Redding Loop Falls
Redding Loop/Spy Rock Trail Pics (Ozark Forest) photo
Stream flowing just above Redding Loop Falls on the east side of the loop
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Redding Loop east side. This spot is between the two waterfalls.
Redding Loop/Spy Rock Trail Pics (Ozark Forest) photo
Some interesting rocks on the west side of the Redding Loop
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Lower elevation area on the west side of the Redding Loop
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West side of the Redding Loop
Redding Loop/Spy Rock Trail Pics (Ozark Forest) photo
West side of Redding Loop
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Sign at the Redding Loop north junction
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View from Spy Rock
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Another shot of view from Spy Rock (panoramic)
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East side of Redding Loop. This spot is between the two waterfalls.
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East side of Redding Loop. This spot is south of the two waterfalls. Redding Spy Rock Loop Trail
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Spur connecting the campground with the Redding Loop

Photo Gallery

Click below for full-screen photo gallery of these and more pics from my May 31 and July 11, 2015 hikes.

Last revised: 3-29-2020.

By Mike Newman

Mike Newman, editor and creator of Arklahoma Hiker, likes to day hike and walk outdoors in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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