Mt. Nebo – Bench Trail

By Mike Newman, on March 14, 2010

Bench Trail, Mount Nebo State Park

The Bench Trail at Mount Nebo State Park is overall one of the easiest hikes I have done. This 3.7 mile loop trail originally was a road. The vast majority of it could still pass for a road as it is rather level and wide. For that reason, it is pretty popular with mountain bikers.

More of the Bench Trail

Approximate elevation profile based on gps data.

Click here for large interactive map.

In order to complete the loop, you will to walk about a quarter mile on the shoulder of the highway.

If you are looking for an easy loop trail of moderate length, this may be the one for you.

I have posted some photos and the GPX file I made when I hiked it a couple of weeks ago.

Bench Overlook

Click here for gpx file download.

VITAL INFO
Trail Name and Location	Bench Trail - Mount Nebo State Park
County/State	Yell County, Arkansas
Date Hiked	02-28-2010
Weather/Conditions	Upper 50's, very nice.
Directions	When you head up the mountain, the Bench Trail is on the level just before you reach the top.
Length	3.7 miles
Looop?	No
Difficulty (1=Easy; 5=Most Difficult)	2
ATT Cell Coverage?	Yes