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Where: Buffalo National River, AR

Country: US

Length: 0.5 Miles

Difficulty: Difficult

Crowds: undefined


Nearest Town: Fayetteville

Miles from Town: 90 Miles

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Trail Description

The Rush Mountain Trail is a moderately strenuous 0.5 mile hike. The trail is a loop trail that visits a number of zinc ore mines dating from the 1880's. Many old structures and 'tailing' piles remain from the peak of the mining era. The trail also travels along a ridge overlooking Rush Creek, Clabber Creek and the Buffalo River.

Directions: From Rush, Approximately 5.5 miles northwest of the Buffalo River Bridge on Hwy. #14. A well-marked side road turns north off #14.

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Description

The Rush Mountain Trail is a loop trail that visits a number of zinc ore mines dating from the 1880s. Many old structures and tailing piles remain from the heyday of the mining era. The trail also travels along a ridge overlooking Rush Creek, Clabber Creek and the Buffalo River.

Directions

This trail is located in the old mining town of Rush, approximately 5.5 miles northwest of the Buffalo River Bridge on State 14. A well-marked side road turns north off 14.


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