Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park – Hazel Evans Walking Trail

Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
Hazel Evans Walking Trail, Carol Ann Cross Park, Fort Smith.

The .6-mile Hazel Evans Walking Trail at Carol Ann Cross Park on the east side of Fort Smith is a very pleasant walk. The trail makes a loop around Wildcat Mountain Lake. The lake is enjoyable to view year round.

The best views are probably where the trail goes over the dam.

Carol Ann Cross Park features picnic tables, pavilions, and a playground.

Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
Beginning of the walking path, near the playground.

These photos are all from my walk on November 10, 2019.

Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
This is where the trail goes over the dam. Pretty views here in all directions.
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
Wildcat Mountain Lake Dam at Carol Ann Cross Park.
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
Hazel Evans Walking Trail, Carol Ann Cross Park, Fort Smith
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
On the east side of the Wildcat Mountain Lake.
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
On the southwest part, there is a split in the walking path with part of or going right along the lake.
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
Hazel Evans Walking Trail.
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
Fishing pier.
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
Hazel Evans Walking Trail, Carol Ann Cross Park.
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
There was some nice fall foliage when I visited the trail last.
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
Hazel Evans Walking Trail, Carol Ann Cross Park, Fort Smith.
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
Hazel Evans Walking Trail.
Fort Smith: Carol Ann Cross Park - Hazel Evans Walking Trail photo
Carol Ann Cross Walking Trail Map based on OpenStreetMap Contributors. Click to Enlarge.

Photo Gallery

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You can download a gpx file of the walking path at this link.

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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