ALUM COVE

Arkansas has three

natural bridges. This

one happens to be

over in Newton

county, right in the

middle of my favorite

motorcycle riding

area.

This is in a park known as "Alum Cove". It has a great picnic

area and restroom facilities.

There is a good trail with rest areas going down to the natural

bridge. Approximately a quarter mile hike down. Just remember,

it's up hill coming back.

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Take a tape meausre with you if you want to double check these figures.

But they say the bridge is about 130 foot long and 20 foot wide.

Pictures of course do not do it justice. You need to get down

under it to really appreciate it.

After looking over

the bridge. If you

are not winded,

continue on down

the trail.

The little picture

below does not

even begin to give

you a concept of

all the nooks, crannys,

caves and such there

are to explore.

But if you have the time and energy, you will enjoy poking around

seeing some of natures unusual sights.

To get to Alum Cove go up or down secenic hwy 7. (In Arkansas.)

Down below Jasper a ways take hwy 16 to Deer. (Just don't go to

Deer) Follow this just a couple of miles to 327. Turn right or north

a few more miles to Alum Cove at the sign.

This is truly an unusual area. You will not regret seeing it.