Hiking to the Arkansas Sphinx - Route 1 (short route)

Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, lies a natural wonder known locally as the Arkansas Sphinx. There are two parking areas and two routes that can be taken to reach this Ozark spectacle. In this video, we show you the route from parking area #1, which is the shorter and more direct route. Either way, the view from the Sphinx is magnificent, and catching it during peak Fall color is best. For all the details on this hike, including GPS coordinates, Google map, and hike tips, check out blog post here:
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1:20 Parking Area #1 and Trailhead
05:22 2/3 of the way up - clearing the tree line
06:18 Approaching the Sphinx from below
08:40 Peek through the window
11:43 A shot of Parking Area #2
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[@amandawilliams2062]

Ive only taken the steep way but it's well worth it!

[@AROwnBackyard]

It certainly is! I'll probably do the other route sometime just to get the view from the lookout higher on the mountain, and to add to my blog for anyone that wants to know about it. But if not for that, I'd just stick to this route.

[@ossoduro7794]

What a rewarding jaunt and proper sammich that entices one to head to the blog for more. The golden hour must be really something to behold up there.

[@AROwnBackyard]

@ossoduro7794 , a proper sandwich indeed! I think my next trip there will be to do route #2. And I'd like to do it around sunset as you suggest. I'll be it's incredible!

[@oklarocks]

its been nice in our neck of the woods huh? 75 degrees today.

[@AROwnBackyard]

@technodasher yeah, it's nice today! but TBH, I was hoping for more rain. I want to go waterfall hiking tomorrow.

[@UnknownPascal-sc2nk]

Curious formation but, seriously, it looks like a poodle.

[@AROwnBackyard]

haha, yeah it kind of does!

[@HikeAroundandFindOut]

Great video! I will have to look for that 2nd option, I've only taken the direct route to the Arkansas Sphinx. Especially if it isn't as steep.

[@AROwnBackyard]

@HikeAroundandFindOut Thank you! I haven't done the 2nd option either, so don't know for sure how steep. I think it has some steep parts, but not the whole way. I'm definitely going back one day to do it because I want to hit that vista up the hill from Sphinx. Thanks for the comment!

[@SouthernOntarioSasquatch]

Love it! Thanks for taking us there.

[@SouthernOntarioSasquatch]

And damn....that sandwich looks tasty!! Cheers!!

[@AROwnBackyard]

@SouthernOntarioSasquatch , it's truly my pleasure. I'll get back up there and do the 2nd route sometime. Thanks for the watching and for the kind comment!

[@AROwnBackyard]

​@@SouthernOntarioSasquatch my friend, it was as good as it looked! I earned that one! Cheers!

[@robertnewman4072]

Im sure you have to plan youir trip to coincide with the southern decadence fest

[@AROwnBackyard]

@robertnewman4072 lol, I actually did plan this trip to include a stop at Hagarville Grocery! 😂. I picked a good day for the Sphinx for sure.