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The Best Hiking Trails in Arkansas (United States)

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  • Ponca Wilderness Loop

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    near Ponca, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    dennis_vz
    Distance
    33.12mi
    Elevation +
    3114f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPonca Wilderness Loop Photo ofPonca Wilderness Loop Photo ofPonca Wilderness Loop

    This loop begins at Steel Creek Campground & combines portions of the Buffalo River Trail, Chimney Rock Trail, Old River Trail and other horse trails for an approximately 20 mile hike. This track includes about a half mi...

    Bonita ruta, bello paisaje mis felicitaciones.
    Mr Hunter

  • Ponca Wilderness Hike

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    near Ponca, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    Scoutmaster P
    Distance
    13.87mi
    Elevation +
    2592f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPonca Wilderness Hike Photo ofPonca Wilderness Hike Photo ofPonca Wilderness Hike

    After a few days in Branson Elesha and I drove down to Ponca, AR. We set up the camper at the Buffalo Outdoor Center RV Park. It had rained for several days and my plans for hiking the “Old River Trail” were underwater. ...

    Bonita ruta, bello paisaje mis felicitaciones.
    Mr Hunter

  • Bear Hollow Trail

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    near Corley, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    switt
    Distance
    5.12mi
    Elevation +
    696f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBear Hollow Trail Photo ofBear Hollow Trail Photo ofBear Hollow Trail

    This track is for Bear Hollow trail on Mount Magazine in Arkansas. The leaves were beautiful and the walk out to Inspiration Point was perfect. Unfortunately, we only had time to hike to the point & back, which totaled a...

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    Mr Hunter

  • Hunt's Loop Trail in Ouachita National Forest

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    near Jessieville, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    chicotbill
    with Chicotgal
    Distance
    4.50mi
    Elevation +
    597f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofHunt's Loop Trail in Ouachita National Forest Photo ofHunt's Loop Trail in Ouachita National Forest Photo ofHunt's Loop Trail in Ouachita National Forest

    Trail is easy for the most part, with some moderate to difficult sections. If you follow the trail counter-clockwise to Scenic 7 Byway Trailhead from the creek crossing, you will have an easy climb to the summit and a st...

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  • EAGLE ROCK LOOP TRAIL - LANGLEY, AR

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    near Albert, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    Jason LaGrone
    Distance
    31.44mi
    Elevation +
    5098f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofEAGLE ROCK LOOP TRAIL - LANGLEY, AR Photo ofEAGLE ROCK LOOP TRAIL - LANGLEY, AR Photo ofEAGLE ROCK LOOP TRAIL - LANGLEY, AR

    Very challenging trail. The climbs on the west and northwest side are steep but not technical. Day 1 - I started at the Winding Stairs Trailhead and hiked clockwise with the intent to complete the southeastern portion...

  • Lake Catherine

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    near Shorewood Hills, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    dennis_vz
    Distance
    6.70mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofLake Catherine Photo ofLake Catherine Photo ofLake Catherine

    Here is a track of the complete trail system at Lake Catherine State Park. It's about 6.25 miles. There are 3 different trails here, but they are easily combined by hiking the outermost perimeter, then making an inner lo...

  • Falls Branch Trail at Lake Catherine State Park

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    near Shorewood Hills, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    chicotbill
    with Chicotgal
    Distance
    1.87mi
    Elevation +
    197f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofFalls Branch Trail at Lake Catherine State Park Photo ofFalls Branch Trail at Lake Catherine State Park Photo ofFalls Branch Trail at Lake Catherine State Park

    Fairly easy trail with some moderate sections thrown in for good measure. Not too bad on a flatlander from Louisiana. Just watch your step as several sections are really tricky with exposed roots, and of course rocks. Wo...

  • Caddo bend trail

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    near Mountain Pine, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    lagutin
    Distance
    3.83mi
    Elevation +
    531f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCaddo bend trail Photo ofCaddo bend trail Photo ofCaddo bend trail

    Easy trail with light uphills and downhills. Walkable. 4 miles. There is info that time should be 3 hours, but i easily did it with 90 minutes.

  • Mt. Magazine Big Loop

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    near Corley, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    dennis_vz
    Distance
    12.80mi
    Elevation +
    1496f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMt. Magazine Big Loop Photo ofMt. Magazine Big Loop Photo ofMt. Magazine Big Loop

    I combined all of the major trails on top of Mt. Magazine to make a 12 mile loop. Very pleasant hike if you have plenty of time to spare.

  • OHT to Slot Rock/Bear Skull/Sunset/Discovery Falls

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    near Garber, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    ar_kayaker
    Distance
    6.65mi
    Elevation +
    3750f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofOHT to Slot Rock/Bear Skull/Sunset/Discovery Falls Photo ofOHT to Slot Rock/Bear Skull/Sunset/Discovery Falls Photo ofOHT to Slot Rock/Bear Skull/Sunset/Discovery Falls

    Depending on how much bushwacking you want to do this hike can range from moderate to very difficult. You follow the Ozark Highlands Trail from where it crosses County Road 5671 down the side of the mountain to a logg...

  • Butterfield Outlaw Loop

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    near Anna (historical), Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    dennis_vz
    Distance
    14.04mi
    Elevation +
    1683f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofButterfield Outlaw Loop Photo ofButterfield Outlaw Loop

    This was an overnight trip that my brother & I took. We started out on the Butterfield Loop from the Hwy 74 trailhead. We made camp at Junction Camp. On day 2 we left the Butterfield trail and returned via Holt Rd, there...

  • Alum Cove - Ozark National Forest

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    near Crossroad, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    1.29mi
    Elevation +
    305f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofAlum Cove - Ozark National Forest Photo ofAlum Cove - Ozark National Forest Photo ofAlum Cove - Ozark National Forest

    Beautiful, steps, waterfall and river. Old quartz sandstone cove. Parking and picnic area with restroom.

  • Ranch North Woods Preserve Trails

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    near Maumelle Station, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    MSUEngineer
    Distance
    1.82mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRanch North Woods Preserve Trails Photo ofRanch North Woods Preserve Trails Photo ofRanch North Woods Preserve Trails

    Ranch North Woods Preserve Trail System offers some of the most scenic views of Pinnacle Mountain and the Little Maumelle River. The trails traverse a bottomland forest and meadows. You are sure to see birds, deer, and w...

  • Three Eagles Trail (Two Rivers Park)

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    near Walton Heights, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    MSUEngineer
    Distance
    1.12mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofThree Eagles Trail (Two Rivers Park) Photo ofThree Eagles Trail (Two Rivers Park) Photo ofThree Eagles Trail (Two Rivers Park)

    Three Eagles Trail is located inside Two Rivers Park. The natural surface trail is accessed from the Arkansas River Trail. Trail features interpretive signs and a wildlife observation deck. The visitor to Three Eagles wi...

  • Eagle Rock Loop

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    near Athens, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    dennis_vz
    Distance
    32.71mi
    Elevation +
    4751f
    TrailRank
    26

    This was a 3 day, 2 night trip on the 27 mile Eagle Rock Loop near the Little Missouri River in the Ouachita Mtns of southwest Arkansas. This trip was made in the early fall of 2008. On day #2 we awoke with the temp belo...

  • Lost Bridge

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    near Vista Shores, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    switt
    Distance
    4.71mi
    Elevation +
    581f
    TrailRank
    26

    Hiking trail with sections on the edge of Beaver Lake. It's not one of my favorite hikes. I have no complaints about the trail but there's nothing spectacular. Sections of the trail that follow the shoreline have some ni...

  • Little Blakely North / Morgan Hollow Loop

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    near Mountain Pine, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    dennis_vz
    Distance
    9.78mi
    Elevation +
    1063f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofLittle Blakely North / Morgan Hollow Loop Photo ofLittle Blakely North / Morgan Hollow Loop Photo ofLittle Blakely North / Morgan Hollow Loop

    This was 9.75 miles out of 18.6 miles of loop trails available at the Little Blakely area of the Ouachita National Forest. Not a lot of spectacular scenery, but plenty of solitude and nice open forest. Lots of options he...

  • Wildlife Observation Trail (Little Rock Audubon Center)

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    near Gillam Park, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    MSUEngineer
    Distance
    0.87mi
    Elevation +
    56f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofWildlife Observation Trail (Little Rock Audubon Center) Photo ofWildlife Observation Trail (Little Rock Audubon Center) Photo ofWildlife Observation Trail (Little Rock Audubon Center)

    Located directly behind the Little Rock Audubon Center, this 1-mile, ADA loop winds through oak savannah habitat and features interpretive signage, a picnic area with fire pit, bench seating, and scenic views of downtown...

  • Conner Park Loops

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    near Pankey, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    MSUEngineer
    Distance
    1.36mi
    Elevation +
    190f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofConner Park Loops Photo ofConner Park Loops Photo ofConner Park Loops

    Conner Park, part of the Little Rock Parks & Recreation, offers four different loop trails. They are all marked by different color trail blazes. They are: BLUE: shortest loop just around the lake, at about 0.2 miles, ea...

  • Bufflehead Bay Trail (Maumelle River WMA)

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    near Northpoint, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    MSUEngineer
    Distance
    0.99mi
    Elevation +
    56f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofBufflehead Bay Trail (Maumelle River WMA) Photo ofBufflehead Bay Trail (Maumelle River WMA) Photo ofBufflehead Bay Trail (Maumelle River WMA)

    This little-known trail is a short, easy, out-and-back trail of about 1.4 miles (0.7-miles each way). The trail is asphalt for the first 0.2 miles and offers views of the Jolly Roger's Marina, wildflowers, and birding op...

  • Lorance Creek Natural Area Trail

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    near Bingham, Arkansas (United States)
    Author
    MSUEngineer
    Distance
    0.28mi
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofLorance Creek Natural Area Trail Photo ofLorance Creek Natural Area Trail Photo ofLorance Creek Natural Area Trail

    Lorance Creek Natural Area is primarily a shallow, groundwater-fed swamp that spreads out along both sides of Lorance Creek. The natural area is situated at the transition zone between the sandy uplands of the Coastal Pl...

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