The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed fire this week on North Mountain and area trails, weather conditions permitting, Hot Springs National Park Superintendent Josie Fernandez said Monday.

The North Mountain Prescribed Fire will be completed sometime between Wednesday and Friday.

The prescribed fire will take place on a 16-acre circular area formed inside the overlook drive, northeast of Hot Springs Mountain Tower.

Trails to be closed are Gorge Trail, upper and lower Dogwood Trail, and Gorge Trail at Dead Chief Trail. The North Mountain Loo...

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