Posted in Arkansas
February 17, 2021
Hike Or Bike Into The New Campsites Along Hobbs Karst Loop In Arkansas
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area is an expansive park filled with recreation for all nature lovers. If you don’t want your outdoor escape to end then take advantage of this new trail addition. Hobbs Karst Loop, a trail loved by both hikers and bikers, has recently added new campsites along the trail. Hike or bike into an open pad and enjoy this whimsical camping experience:
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With over 12,000 acres and just about every natural feature you could want in a state park, Hobbs can supply endless outdoor adventures to you and your family. For more introductions, read about this massive state park right here.
Hobbs Karst Loop is a winding 7.8-mile tour around the park. The loop is popular for mountain bikers and it's even an Arkansas State Parks Monument Trail! The State Park's website defines these trails perfectly, "These shared-use trails are professionally crafted by some of the world's best trail builders to showcase natural iconic beauty through innovative and sustainable design and build." If you're not confident on two wheels, no need to fret! The trail is open to hikers as well.
Families can accomplish the entire loop in about 3-4 hours, just be sure to pack extra snacks! The trail earned its name from the "karst" landscape. Karst is the water soluble limestone found on the trail. These rocks can contain fossilized sea life from when the area had been covered by the ocean.
These six domes were completed by href="https://hufft.com/?fbclid=IwAR0uf_hgqnRaKJe_v8opgmazqJ90Gi_MwJxGvKI_cQk3wrw2Ewe4Z8dxLp8" target="_blank">Hufft Design Firm at the end of 2020. According to their Facebook Page these architectural shells, "were created as vehicles for immersion into the land, fortifying exploration on the Hobbs State Park Monument Trails. Their parabolic shape complements the landscape and blur the lines between architectural element, art installation and naturally-occurring forms."
The pack-in and pack-out sites are located about four miles from Page Sawmill Road. Designed parking is at the Monument Trailhead near the Visitor Center on Highway 12. Each pad can accommodate two tents and a vault toilet is near the campground.
These campsites must be reserved in advance and are $14/night. Head to this site to book one of these gorgeous domes!
Address: 20201 AR-12, Rogers, AR 72756, USA
