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Crystal Vista Trail
Area Status: Open
Crystal Vista is nestled among the trees high atop Gardner Mountain. Quartz crystals can be easily collected from the ground surface of this 4-acre former commercial crystal mine.
At a Glance
| Rentals & Guides: | Click here for more information and a map. |
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| Open Season: | January |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Mt. Ida, Arkansas. |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | None |
| Operated By: | Caddo-Womble Ranger District 870-867-2101 |
General Information
Directions: From Mt. Ida, travel south on Highway 27 for 3.8 miles and turn left (east) on county road 2237 (Owley Rd.). Continue on 2237 for 4.1 miles to Crystal Vista trailhead.Activities
Day Hiking
The 1 mile trail is steep and takes about 25 minutes to complete.| Fire Information | Not allowed |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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Rockhounding
Location
Area/Length :
1 mile trail.
Latitude :
34.504167
Longitude :
-93.612222
Elevation :
900 feet at the base of the mountain trail. - 1200 feet at the top of the trail.
