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The Best Hiking Trails in Arkansas (United States)

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  • Hawksbill Crag

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    near Ryker, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    2.08mi
    Elevation +
    978f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofHawksbill Crag Photo ofHawksbill Crag Photo ofHawksbill Crag

    This trail leads through a very scenic area with the best known draw being Hawksbill Crag, however there are many scenic areas along the trail and off spur trails along the way.

  • Hunts Loop

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    near Jessieville, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    4.69mi
    Elevation +
    666f
    TrailRank
    24| Rating 3.67

    This is approximately a 4.3 mile loop in the Ouachita National Forest. It was a pleasant afternoon walk with a nice vista.

    Did my research, so knew this trail had some moderate to difficult sections before tackling. Wished this posting had mor...
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  • Bear Gap / Dripping Springs

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    near Corley, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    5.00mi
    Elevation +
    305f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofBear Gap / Dripping Springs Photo ofBear Gap / Dripping Springs Photo ofBear Gap / Dripping Springs

    Here is a nice easy hike out to the west end of Mt. Magazine, with a stop at Bear Gap & Dripping Springs.

  • near Dickey Junction, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    4.31mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    24

    This unmaintained trail is the main path used to access Richland Falls and/or Twin Devil's Falls. It begins at the west end of the Richland Campground and immediately fords Falling Waters Creek. Depending on water levels...

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  • Village Creek

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    near Newcastle, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    7.38mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    23

    This is a 7+ mile loop that begins and ends crossing the levy of Lake Dunn in Village Creek State Park. My wife and I did this hike during spring break 2014. Lots of interesting changes in the terrain along this trail. R...

  • near Mount Nebo, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    5.15mi
    Elevation +
    2641f
    TrailRank
    23

    This track includes the main loop of the Bench Trail at Mt. Nebo state park as well as two of the connector trails between the Bench Trail and the Rim trail and also a short spur downslope to Varnall Springs. The Bench T...

  • Glory Hole / Arkansas / USA

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    near Edwards Junction, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    2.33mi
    Elevation +
    407f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofGlory Hole / Arkansas / USA Photo ofGlory Hole / Arkansas / USA Photo ofGlory Hole / Arkansas / USA

    This is a round trip recording. I chose moderate due to the climb back and the humidity increases double by the time you get to the bottom. Found one cottonmouth snake getting sun on trail. Well worth it to see the hole....

  • near Ryker, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    1.28mi
    Elevation +
    453f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofHalf of Hawksbill Crag (Return Leg) Photo ofHalf of Hawksbill Crag (Return Leg) Photo ofHalf of Hawksbill Crag (Return Leg)

    Beautiful view of Hawksbill Crag at sunrise. Lots of people during fall weekends so it's best to go during the week if able. Please don't litter and please don't camp on the crag.

  • near Shady Grove, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    1.82mi
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofWild 40 Trail (Wildwood Park for the Arts) Photo ofWild 40 Trail (Wildwood Park for the Arts) Photo ofWild 40 Trail (Wildwood Park for the Arts)

    The Wild 40 Trail is part of the trail network of Wildwood Park of the Arts. The trail is approximately 1.9 miles and other trails can be utilized to create a loop. The trail winds through undeveloped forested portions o...

  • near Crossroads (historical), Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    0.66mi
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofFarkleberry Trail (Maumelle River WMA) Photo ofFarkleberry Trail (Maumelle River WMA) Photo ofFarkleberry Trail (Maumelle River WMA)

    Short lakeside trail on Lake Maumelle offering nice views of the lake and bird watching opportunities. Apparently, the original trail was only 0.13-miles long as trail signage indicates. But trail leads at least 0.35-mil...

  • Sam' Throne

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    near Mount Judea, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    2.96mi
    Elevation +
    1447f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofSam' Throne Photo ofSam' Throne Photo ofSam' Throne

    This meandering path is un-blazed and is maintained mostly by the wandering feeting of the rock-climbers who are almost always present on any nice weekend. The most used section of the trail starts at the spot marked "tr...

  • near Shady Grove, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    0.44mi
    Elevation +
    43f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofNature Trail (Wildwood Park for the Arts) Photo ofNature Trail (Wildwood Park for the Arts) Photo ofNature Trail (Wildwood Park for the Arts)

    The Nature Trail is a 0.5-mile out-and-back trail that traverses along the south and eastern edges of swan lake, providing scenic overlook views of the lake. This trail can be combined with the "Wild 40 Trail" for a 3-mi...

  • near Dickey Junction, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    4.07mi
    Elevation +
    417f
    TrailRank
    22

    This unmaintained trail largely follows old, overgrown logging roads that pre-date the USFS. It is the easiest access to Arch Rock and Sandstone Castle. It is also the best access to the Twin Devil’s Falls that doesn’t i...

  • Lake Sylvia Loop

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    near Camp Pershing (historical), Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    5.24mi
    Elevation +
    610f
    TrailRank
    22

    This is a very nice loop in the Ouachita National Forest. It was 5.25 miles according to my GPSr. It has a spur trail to the summit of Chinquapin Mtn. On a clear day you can see Pinnacle Mtn to the east & Flatside Pinnac...

  • West Hernando trail

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    near Hot Springs Village, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    6.75mi
    Elevation +
    482f
    TrailRank
    20

    West Hernando trail plus Sam’S Herero path to the Lake plus Fresno Rd. 1659 calories. 606 ft elevation gain.

  • Seven Hollows

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    near West (historical), Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    4.32mi
    Elevation +
    1824f
    TrailRank
    20

    A 4.5 mile hiking trail in Petit Jean State park. Not as crowded as the trail to the base of the falls but still has plenty of scenery and a small fall of it's own during the wet season.

  • OHT Big Piney to Hurricane Creek

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    near Fort Douglas, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    13.72mi
    Elevation +
    2037f
    TrailRank
    20

    This was an overnight trip I made with my brother. April 3 & 4. I found a large deer shed, and we saw 2 C130s flying through the valley. They were eye level with us. Pretty cool!

  • Byrd Lake Natural Area Trail

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    near Pine Bluff, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    0.56mi
    Elevation +
    66f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofByrd Lake Natural Area Trail Photo ofByrd Lake Natural Area Trail Photo ofByrd Lake Natural Area Trail

    Paved trail that is ADA compliant. Trail begins at the natural area parking lot. It winds through an upland mixed pine-hardwood forest then gradually drops, looping visitors through a bottomland hardwood forest. A spur t...

  • near Gamaliel, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    1.78mi
    Elevation +
    400f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofDavid's Trail: Red Bank to abandoned homestead and back. Photo ofDavid's Trail: Red Bank to abandoned homestead and back. Photo ofDavid's Trail: Red Bank to abandoned homestead and back.

    There are actually two Trails. The one closer to the water is well maintained but very difficult. The other Trail which is on the map, marked as David's Trail, is not maintained and appears to be an old trail.

  • Pinnacle Mountain Base Trail

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    near Pinnacle, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    2.73mi
    Elevation +
    1129f
    TrailRank
    20

    Until 2008 the base trail only extended around the south side of the mountain. Over the summer of 2008 the southern base trail was moved up the slope slightly to get it out of the muddy flats along side the Little Maumel...

  • Magnolia Falls

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    near Edwards Junction, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    6.53mi
    Elevation +
    1421f
    TrailRank
    19

    Follows an old logging road for the first portion. Turn left at the first trail. At the first small creek crossing is the trail to Magnolia Falls which is approximately 150 yards from the main trail. Backtracking back...

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