Bashore Ridge Loop Hike, Hobbs State Park

Day, Date:  February 1, 2025

Name of Hike:  Bashore Ridge Loop

Location:  13 miles east of Rogers AR on AR Hwy 12

Type of Hike:  Trail

Hiking Distance:  3.5 miles (If you want 3 more miles you could hike the Dutton Hollow Loop).

Elevation Gain:  396 feet

Rating:  Moderate

Features:  A diverse combination of geography and nature can be seen along the way.  The 3 1/2 mile loop to Beaver Lake follows ridge tops and ridge rims with only a half dozen hills to climb through. There are some nice bluffs overlooking the lake where we will have lunch/snack and then return to parking lot.  For those wanting a few more steps, the trailhead to Dutton Hollow Loop trail is 1/2 mile from the parking lot, making it an extra 3 mile hike through Dutton Hollow and return to the same parking lot.  These two loops are multiuse trails meaning we may encounter horses or bikes.  Equestrian traffic has the right-of-way on the trails.

Hike Leader:  Brenda Brown

Contact Information:  479-366-2680, goatlady2557@gmail.com

Meating Place and Time:

• 10:00 at Hidden Diversity Trailhead parking lot on Piney Road, south of AR Hwy 12, 13 miles east of Rogers AR in Hobbs State Park.  Bashore Ridge Loop trail will be on the west side of the parking with a toilet
• There is parking on either side of Piney Road at the trailhead

Google Map to Trailhead Parking:  Click on “Location” below.

Comment:  Bring water, snack, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes.  Hiking poles may be helpful.  No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and must be accompanied by a guardian.   Participants are required to sign a liability release at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing.  Everyone is welcome to hike with the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.