Centerpoint to Goat Trail
Compton, Arkansas
Details
Distance
5.82 miles
Elevation Gain
1001 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
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Centerpoint to Goat Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Ponca, Arkansas.
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