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Big Bluff Overlook via Centerpoint Trail and Goat Trail in Buffalo National River

The hike to Big Bluff Overlook offers a stunning blend of natural beauty and challenging terrain. As you make your way along the Centerpoint Trail and the narrow Goat Trail, you’re treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the Buffalo River winding through the Ozark Mountains, with ample opportunities to spot kayakers below during warmer months​. This trek is best suited for experienced hikers, as the return journey involves a steep uphill climb, but the rewarding vistas and serene wilderness make it a memorable adventure. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #River #Overlook

  • Distance: 6.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,188 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 2,185 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,217 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,270 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 49 m
  • Moving speed: 2.1 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.5 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 34 s
  • Global speed: 2.0 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 6.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,188 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 2,185 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,217 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,270 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 49 m
  • Moving speed: 2.1 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.5 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 34 s
  • Global speed: 2.0 mph

About this trail

Name: Big Bluff Overlook via Centerpoint Trail and Goat Trail in Buffalo National River trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: AR 43, Ponca, Newton County, Arkansas, 72624, United States (36.06403 -93.36092)

End: Centerpoint Trail, Newton County, Arkansas, 72624, United States (36.06450 -93.35964)

Coordinates: 36.05122 -93.36092 36.06678 -93.32101

Topography: Newton County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🪑Ultralight Camp Chairs - Portable seating for resting after a long day of mapping
👖Convertible Hiking Pants - Versatile zip-off pants for changing altitudes and temperatures
🌎3D Topographic Globes - Raised relief globes for a tactile understanding of geography
🪶Camp Gear Gift Set - Perfect gift bundle for outdoor fans
🦺Reflective Outdoor Gear - Safety gear for low‑light conditions

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