Contact Info
1603 Highway 71 N
(North of Mena on State Highway 71 N.)
Mena, AR 71953
- Phone:
- 479-394-2382
Basics
- Length:
- 3.2 miles one-way
- Difficulty:
- Easy,
Intermediate
- Time:
- 1 to 1-1/2 hrs
Description
The Civilian Conservation Corps developed the Shady Lake Recreation Area in 1937. The Shady Lake Trail traverses Saline Creek and passes the historic Shady Lake Dam. It continues along the eastern edge of the campground. The trail is ideal for day hiking. Mountain bikers may also use the trail.
Other Opportunities: Caney Creek Wilderness, A Valuable Forest Interpretive Trail, Athens Big Fork Trail, Shady Lake Recreation Area
Details
Length:
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
Additional Details:
Trail Information: Unsurfaced; white
rectangles mark the trail.
Water: Potable water at the
campground during the recreation
season. The campground is normally
closed from December through
February.
Difficulty Level: Easiest.
History: The Shady Lake Trail was
constructed in the 1970s to provide
hikers access to some of the highlights
of Shady Lake. It was relocated in
1995 by the Student Conservation
Association Southern National Forests Revised April, 2005
