Yellow Rock Trail at a glance

— Distance: About two miles around the big loop.

Difficulty: Easy to moderate with an elevation gain of about 100 feet from start to finish.

Main features: Panoramic views from the overlook at the beginning and from Yellow Rock bluff about the midway point.

Obstacles: Big drop-offs on the edge of Yellow Rock bluffs, rocky stair steps and one strenuous uphill extending about 200 yards.

Directions: Take Interstate 540 to Exit 53 at West Fork. Go west on Arkansas 170 for 14.4 miles to the Yellow Rock Trail parking area on the left side of the highway.

ActiveStyle, Pages 30 on 10/25/2010

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