There are lots of great views of Spring Mountain from the west side of the Rim Trail.
The Rim Trail at Mount Nebo State Park (Yell County, near Dardanelle and Russellville) is one of my favorite trails. In fact, I think it’s one of the 3 most scenic mountain trails in Arkansas. (The others are White Rock Mountain Rim Trail and the Pinnacle Mountain Summit Trail loop.)
What makes this 3.2-mile loop trail really special is the amazing views from nearly the entire hike. Much of it has really interesting bluffs and rock formations as well.
Generally, it’s not a difficult trail. There are a few places with some climbing, but the majority of it has little elevation change.
South-facing view from Sunset Point at the north end of Mount Nebo.
It’s a wonderful trail to do any time of year. Of course, there are more open views during leaf-off, and there is more greenery during leaf-on.
North-facing view from the west side of Mount Nebo Rim Trail.
Back in March of last year, I had the chance to walk the full Rim Trail on an absolutely spring (leaf-off) day (March 24, 2015). These are some of the pictures I took.
Rim Trail, Mount Nebo State ParkSouth-facing view near the southwest corner of the mountain.One of the cabins by the Rim Trail near the southwest part of the mountain. (Panoramic.)Rim Trail, Mount Nebo State ParkSoutheast corner of the Rim Trail, near Sunrise Point.North-facing view from the southeast part of the Rim Trail. (Panoramic.)Cool rocky bluff area along the southeast part of the mountain (between the campground and Sunrise Point). (Panoramic.)Great vista on the east side of Mount Nebo Rim Trail.View behind the pavilion, next to the campground on the east side. Rim Trail runs right alongside it. (Panoramic.)Rim Trail, east side, north of the campground. Mount Nebo State ParkMount Nebo Rim Trail, east side.One of the rocky areas on the east side of the Rim Trail.View of the Rim Trail down behind the Visitor Center on the east side. (Panoramic.)Panoramic view facing northeast behind the visitor center. The Rim Trail is slightly downhill.On the east side of the Rim Trail, not far from the Visitor Center.North-facing view from the Rim Trail near Sunset Point (north side). (Panoramic.)Rim Trail, Mount Nebo State Park, north end.West-facing view from Sunset Point at the north end of Mount Nebo Rim Trail. (Panoramic.)On the west side of the Rim Trail, not far from Sunset Point (north end). (Panoramic.)West side of Rim Trail, Mount Nebo State Park
Photo Gallery
Click below for full-screen photo gallery of these and more pics taken that day.
