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Upload photos about this trail to inspire others. Show more photos Showing results 1 - 56 of Share your route with others Help other users find their next route. Upload your activity and inspire others. The hike starts in a descent, and then evens out. The crag overlooks Whitaker Creek and a huge valley stretching as far as you can see. The Whitaker Point trailhead is accessible by car only. Many visitors have mentioned that the drive is difficult as the road is not paved and rough.

Many even mentioned that the drive is only doable with four-wheel drive. However, I visited in June in a Toyota Camry, and made the drive on the gravel road perfectly fine. Once you leave the main road, it is about a 20 minute drive on the unpaved path.

Although the road is bumpy, the key is to focus on the road and drive slowly. The online reviews had discouraged me to visit in a sedan, however I am glad to have ventured out. There are two country roads that lead to the trailhead: one from the north and the other from the south.

If you approach from the north, there is an uphill section which is quite steep, although still doable even without a 4WD. I took the route coming from the south, and did not have difficulty driving on those roads.

We hardly saw anyone on the drive up, so we got hopeful that this popular trail would be empty on a gloomy Monday afternoon, but as soon as we approached the parking area, we saw about cars parked and people starting their hike. We snagged a parking spot that our van could fit in and hit the trail! You go through a forest for the majority of the hike, which was losing lots of leaves, but the leaves that remained had a really cool orange color.

It was beautiful! There is also a little waterfall here if it has rained. This is where you start to get some views along the trail and there are various spots to go off the main trail to check it out. Less than half a mile later, you will see a more open area and get your first glimpse of Hawksbill Crag. While I Kathryn waited in this opening, Adam continued up the trail to go stand on the crag. I snapped some pics of him on the rock and then headed to the crag so I could also stand on it. After getting some cool photos, we headed back to the trailhead, stopping at the various other little nooks along the way.

By the time we made it back to the van, the hike had taken us just under 2 hours with some stops. Even with some crowds on a Monday and the possible rough road, the low mileage and elevation gain, plus the epic views and unique Hawksbill Crag make this hike totally worth it! Looking for a good home base to hike the Whitaker Point Trail and nearby activities? Here are a few recommendations for lodging! You can choose from RV sites, a tent area, or a platform tent, where you can pay extra to have a bed.

These cabins range in size and cost, but feature kitchens and amenities to make you feel right at home!

The Buffalo National River is home to a few more traditional campgrounds. The majority are first-come, first-served and some are free to stay at. You can see a list of the sites, as well as their season dates, amenities, and other details here! You can see the developed campgrounds on this map , although most are a decent drive from the Whitaker Point Trail, so the Buffalo National River campgrounds may be a better fit.

You can also primitive camp no water, restrooms, or amenities almost anywhere in the Ozark National Forest unless there is a sign stating otherwise. If you have more time to spend in this region, here are some ideas of things to do before or after your hike.