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Trail surveys, available in these trailhead boxes, provide important feedback to the POA Trails Committee.

Magellan Beaver Dam Trails is a beautiful nature trail, but highlights the lack of comfort facilities.

Did You Know?
If you use Village Trails, you play an important part in…

• making the trails enjoyable for all users; and

• supporting the health and growth of trails in Hot Springs Village.

Walk Safely

• If possible do not walk alone.  If you do walk alone, let someone know where you are going.

• Know your limits; keep distance and direction in mind.

• Carry a whistle or other means to draw attention if you have trouble.

• Be cautious crossing roads - Cross only in cross walks.

Be a smart and courteous trail user:

• Stay on the Trail – do not hurt yourself or the native setting.

• Enjoy the Wildflowers and plants – but, please, leave them for others to enjoy.

• Dress Appropriately.  Layer clothes for comfort.

• Carry adequate Drinking Water.

• Remember that Pedestrians have the Right-of-Way on trails.

• Be aware that there are no phones, water, toilets, or lights on the trails.

• Keep our trails Litter Free.  Carry a litter bag for your own trash, and help pick up after others.  Many of the trail survey boxes provide a supply of (free) litter bags.

• Pick up after your pet.

• Heed all signs.

Fill out a Trail Survey:
When you use a trail – stop and take a minute to let us know what you think.  Complete a trail survey at the survey boxes at most trail heads.  Simply leave the survey form in the box.  A committee member will pick it up.  By doing so, You can influence the development and use of trails in the Village.

Surveys are an important tool to provide the committee and the POA Board with feedback from those who use the trails.  Surveys are also an important tool to indicate trails usage, since no fees are collected and no formal count is available.  Trail usage helps defend trail funding.

Report safety problems immediately:
If you notice an immediate trail safety or maintenance problem, let someone know.
Call: Public Works at  501.922.5524

Trail Work:
If you would like to volunteer your time to help maintain trails, contact any committee member or complete a trail survey.  Work required is usually non-strenuous and includes activities such as litter patrol, trimming vegetation growth, cleaning benches, or erosion control.

Trails Committee:
You are encouraged to contact a Trails Committee member directly at any time.  See the Trails Committee page for a list of Committee members.