Cavanal Hill
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Cavanal Hill is boasted as the world's highest hill at 1,999 ft above the surrounding terrain. Cavanal Hill derives its name from the French word meaning "cave," and was a famous landmark for the French and American Indians over 150 years ago. Thomas Nuttal of Boston first became interested in this "mountain" in 1819 and spent time here studying plant life and talking to the American Indians and French trappers about the hill and all its natural wonders. He noted that the local Indians claimed to hear "rumbling noises from deep within the caves."
Today, Cavanal Hill is the site of five mile runs, mountain bike races and the famous Cavanal Hill Killer 5-Mile Walk. Travel up four and a half miles of blacktopped road to the top and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Poteau River valley and surrounding areas. Enjoy gazing at the stars from atop the hill, enjoy a picnic under the newly remodeled pavilion, or have your photo taken by the famous Cavanal Hill Rock. On a clear day, visitors can see Mt. Magazine in Arkansas.
Cavanal Killer Walk - May 12, 2012 Hughes Dr, Poteau
General Information: Free admission
Suitable for Ages: Adults (18+), Children (up to 12), Teens (13-18)
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Take I-40, exit S on Hwy 59 to Poteau. Located 10 miles W on Witteville Rd.
Primary Contact: | Karen Wages |
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Hi Francis: Thank you for your comments. We are in the process of forming a group called "Friends of Cavanal" that will help us put together volunteers that will help with trimming the trees and grass and the litter. This spring, there will be an outlook area that will be built that will allow visitors to walk out and get an even better view of the area.
It sure would be alot better looking if someone would go out there and trim back trees and grass and maybe even fix potholes where erosion has taken over!
Cavanal Hill is the world's highest hill! The new pavillion area at the top has an awesome view. In the process of putting in live web cams you can view from www.poteauchamber.com- don't miss this view you can see into the next state and across the Ouachita Mountains
