Reach New Elevations

The Slough Trail at Big Spring is an accessible way to see the beauty of the riverways.

NPS Photo

Improve Your Physical Wellness 

Even the smallest of movements can have a great impact on your personal wellness. The National Park Service Wellness Challenge offers you many opportunities to move. We welcome you to get out, explore, start a new habit, or try something new to benefit your physical health. 

Challenge 2: Reach New Elevations 

Get your body moving on miles of hiking trails and paths on the Slough Trail (1.2 miles), Round Spring Loop (3.0 miles), and Alley Overlook Trail (1.3 miles) and more! You can choose to walk or roll for a short period of time or journey for many miles. Reach new elevations in the Ozark Mountains and enjoy the view.  

Learn more about hiking in the park here. 

Details

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

Yes

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

Yes

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Accessibility Information 

General Information: 

• The Headquarters Visitor Information Center has accessible parking, restrooms, and water fountains.  

• The park brochure is available in text and audio formats and is audio described on the park website and on the UniD App. 

• Please give us 14 days notice if you need an ASL Interpreter 

• A park staff member can provide live audio description if you provide us 7 days notice  

Contact information:  

• Phone: [phone] 

• Email: [e-mail]
  
   

  Reach New Elevations:
  
  Slough Trail (1.2 miles) at Big Spring, the access trail to the spring at Big Spring, and the trail to the Round Spring are level with gravel surfaces. There is accessible parking. 
  
   

  Learn more about accessibility at Ozark National Scenic Riverways.