Moderate

Hawksbill Crag (Whitaker Point)

Arkansas

Distance3 mi
Est. time~1 hr 14 min
Elevation gain450 ft
RouteOut & back
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Hawksbill Crag (Whitaker Point) is a moderate 3-mile out & back hike in Arkansas with about 450 ft of elevation gain. the most-photographed spot in Arkansas.

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