Homestead
Here's the sign at the Homestead Trailhead at the back of the parking lot just off of Shangri-La Road.
Description:
Named for an old homestead, The Homestead trailhead is a takeout point with a parking area between the Denby Bay and Tompkins Bend trailheads. Reference the map on our Big Picture page for details.
From the trailhead you have three options:
- you may enter (on the west) the main Denby Bay trail. Turn left and continue for 2.9 miles to P1b Denby Bay trailhead,
- or you may turn right and travel 1.75 miles to P3 Tompkins Bend trailhead,
- or you may also cross Shangri La Rd. (see the highway crosswalk signs) and hike/ride about .25 miles to merge with the P3 Tompkins Bend Trail as it heads for P4 Joplin trailhead. After crossing the road, keep your eyes right about 20 steps into the trail and you will see the remains of the homestead root cellar.
Surrounding Area:
This trailhead is just off the Shangri-La road about a mile before arriving at the resort.
Length:
2.9 miles to the Denby Bay trailhead; 1.75 miles to the Tompkins Bend trailhead.
Difficulty:
Easy, but rocky on the 1.75 mile section to Tompkins Bend.
Amenities:
There are no amenities at this trailhead.
Directions to Trailhead:
Go east from Mount Ida about 9 miles or west from Hot Springs about 25 miles on U.S. Highway 270 to Shangri La Rd. You can’t miss the Shangri-La Resort sign on 270. Turn north off Highway 270 onto Shangri La Rd. Continue for about 1.5 miles and look for trail signs on the left.
Trailhead parking is on the left side of the road.
Accommodations:
Continue on Shangri-La Road past the Homestead trailhead to Tompkins Bend Campground and Shangri-La Resort and restaurant.