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Summary: THERE ARE SOME STEEP BLUFFS IN AND AROUND THE TUNNEL,BE AWARE AT ALL TIMES ,THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO GET IN BUT TO THE LEFT(WEST) FROM THE TRAILHEAD IS FASTEST,THE BACKSIDE(N-EAST) OF THE TUNNEL HAS CAVED IN AND YOU HAVE TO CLIMB AROUND TO THE WEST SIDE.BUT IS A VERY NICE WALK EITHER WAY. Trailhead: FROM EUREKA SPRINGS ARKANSAS TAKE HIGHWAY 62 EAST TO ONYX CAVE ROAD NORTH.(CR 47).GO UNTIL YOU REACH A Y AND THE ENTRANCE TO ONYX CAVE,TAKE THE ROAD AT Y LEFT OR WESTERLY TO THE FIRST SET OF MAILBOXES E.A. CASH. TWO DAUGHTERS OF E.A. CASH ARE STILL LIVING HERE AND GAVE PERMISSION TO TRAVEL THE TRAIL TO THE S 5 TUNNEL WHICH IS ON THIER PROPERTY. YOU MAY WISH TO STOP AND TALK TO THEM IF HOME BUT IT IS NOT NECCISSARY FOR THE HIKE. E.A. CASH WORKED IN THE TUNNEL HIS DAUGHTERS DORTHEA ,ERNESTINE AND EMMA LIVE IN THE HOUSE THAT IS JUST BEFORE THE TRAILHEAD,THEY USE TO LIVE IN A LOG HOUSE WHERE THE TUNNEL IS BUT HAS LONG SINCE DETERIORATED. THE TUNNEL IS CAVING IN SO ENTRY IS NOT SUGGESTED. HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE COOLNESS COMING FROM THE TUNNEL. (Lat:36.44527 Lon:-93.68703) Trail Guides for E.A. CASH LOOP: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: PRIVATE LAND PERMISSION AQUIRED Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Charles Britton, who has posted 28 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Scotty on 9/14/2009 Family and I went searching for this hike. Took the directions as stated. Went left at the Y towards Onyx cave entrance. Short drive (less than a half mile). No Mail boxes. There was a private drive about half way to the cave that went off to the left. Sign at the entrance to the drive said "Private Drive No Thourofare" I'm pretty sure that's where the start of the hike had been. We were pretty disappointed. Was looking forward to a nice hike. On the upside, on the way down Onyx Cave Rd. there is a Military Aircraft Museum, with displays of several Air Force and Marine fighters. Pretty cool sight way out in the country. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arkansas Hiking, Arkansas Trails, Arkansas Hikes, Carroll County Hiking, Carroll County Trails, Carroll County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
