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The Grand Promenade is a popular strolling area within HSNP. Located along the western base of Hot Springs Mountain, where the many nat- ural springs erupt from the ground, it is both peaceful and a launching point into the trail system covering the eastern half of the park.
Hot Springs Mountain Tower: First opened in 1983, this 216-foot ob- servation tower offers 360° views of HSPN, from 1,256 feet above sea level.
make it a complete loop, it would stretch 15-17 miles and include some strenuous sections. Doing so (in one thorough hike or broken into smaller day hikes), would take you through nearly all of HSNP’s natural areas. Truly, HSNP can be easily taken in entirely on foot, for any moderately fit and motivated tourist.
Back in town, don’t forget to ca- sually stroll the Grand Promenade. This low-key walk provides nice views of the back side of Bathhouse Row from the hills above, where most of the hot springs originate. You’ll walk past many of the 27 in- dividual springs that have covers (each bearing the spring’s name) to protect their water quality. Sev- eral small side trails can be taken up the hillside, but most walkers take the Tufa Terrace Trail down past the gurgling Hot Water Cascade to Tufa Rock and Arlington Lawn. This public park area at the north
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