The Alum Cove Natural Bridge Trail is located in the Ozark National Forest. Approximately 1.2 miles long, this loop trail takes hikers past a cave, a small stream, a couple of modest waterfalls, and the Alum Cove Natural Bridge. The hike itself will take less than an hour to do but you will want to spend as much time as possible here taking in all that this trail has to offer.
Fall is often the best time to go hiking, however, not as many people go.
Keith Bell/AllTrails Viewing the leaves changing colors and breathing in the cool crisp autumn air is such a treat. And, yet, hiking trails are not as crowded this time of year as they are in the warmer months.
The Alum Cove Trail is a moderate trail located close to the town of Deer.
Leror Leroy Argyle/AllTrails If you choose to hike in the fall, remember to wear hiking boots. Walking over fallen leaves can get slippery!
The trail will take you across this small stream at some point.
Keith Bell/AllTrails Dress appropriately for the weather and take extra clothing for the possibility of getting wet.
You may see a waterfall flowing down from the bluff line.
Chad Harvey/AllTrails The waterfalls will flow more fully if there has been recent rain or a snowmelt. Depending on the weather, you may or may not see much of a waterfall.
The Alum Cove Natural Bridge is perhaps the biggest draw of this hike.
Erin Willis/AllTrails The 130-foot long rock bridge was slowly carved by water and wind over time.
Don’t forget to stop and take in the views of the surrounding Ozark Mountains.
James Catalfamo/AllTrails These mountains are seemingly endless!
Keith Bell/AllTrails
Viewing the leaves changing colors and breathing in the cool crisp autumn air is such a treat. And, yet, hiking trails are not as crowded this time of year as they are in the warmer months.
Leror Leroy Argyle/AllTrails
If you choose to hike in the fall, remember to wear hiking boots. Walking over fallen leaves can get slippery!
Dress appropriately for the weather and take extra clothing for the possibility of getting wet.
Chad Harvey/AllTrails
The waterfalls will flow more fully if there has been recent rain or a snowmelt. Depending on the weather, you may or may not see much of a waterfall.
Erin Willis/AllTrails
The 130-foot long rock bridge was slowly carved by water and wind over time.
James Catalfamo/AllTrails
These mountains are seemingly endless!
The Alum Cove Natural Trail may just be one of the best short hiking trails the Ozarks has to offer! And fall is the perfect time to find less company on the trails and enjoy the surrounding scenery.
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