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The Best Hiking Trails in Arkansas (United States)

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  • Mt Magazine to Cove Lake Trail

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    near Waveland, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    16.08mi
    Elevation +
    5007f
    TrailRank
    19

    This was a day hike starting from the Mt Magazine lodge over the summit then down the Mt. Magazine to Cove Lake Trail. My wife and I did this as a training hike for the Grand Canyon, so once we hit the mileage we wanted,...

  • Pinnacle East-West Summit

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    near Pinnacle, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    1.44mi
    Elevation +
    817f
    TrailRank
    17| Rating 4.33

    The most popular trail in the park, the west summit trail leads from the main parking area to the summit over .7 miles of steady climbing with the last .2 miles being stone "stairs" placed by the park service.

    This trail is pretty steep which made for a challenge. The view from the top was worth the climb. This trail has a well ...
    krogsmash
  • Ouachita Trail

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    near Natural Steps, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    215.23mi
    Elevation +
    30617f
    TrailRank
    16

    Very Scenic trail from Arkansas to Oklahoma. There was one portion that remined me of AT in Pennsylvania

  • Big Creek Loop

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    near McJester, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    3.16mi
    Elevation +
    318f
    TrailRank
    16

    This is a nice little loop near Heber Springs with a couple of very nice overlooks. Easy day hike with 7 geocaches located along the trail.

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  • Tall Peak Trail

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    near Saline (historical), Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    3.21mi
    Elevation +
    2018f
    TrailRank
    15
    Photo ofTall Peak Trail Photo ofTall Peak Trail

    Three miles one-way from Shady Lake Recreational Area to the summit of Tall Peak.

  • Alum Cove, Arkansas

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    near Crossroad, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    1.14mi
    Elevation +
    459f
    TrailRank
    15

    Alum cove is an Ozark NF rec area with a small picnic area and a scenic 1.1 mile stroll among some scenic rock formations. A short walk from the picnic area takes you to the Natural Bridge where you can look down into th...

  • Rocky Valley

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    near Natural Steps, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    2.62mi
    Elevation +
    1165f
    TrailRank
    15

    People are attarcted to the big finger of stone that is Pinnacle Mountain and often forget that there are other great trails in the park. The Rocky Valley Trail is a 2.5 mile larriat (counting the spur to the quary overl...

  • Pack Rat Falls

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    near Fort Douglas, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    0.79mi
    Elevation +
    673f
    TrailRank
    14
    Photo ofPack Rat Falls

    A short hike from the Haw Creek Campground. This rough 1/2 mile trail isn't upkept except by the tramping of the many feet of the people who hike up from the campground, but you should have no trouble following it.

  • Glory Hole

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    near Edwards Junction, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    1.07mi
    Elevation +
    427f
    TrailRank
    12
    Photo ofGlory Hole Photo ofGlory Hole

    2 mile out and back to an unusual waterfall

  • Dogwood Trail

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    near Forum, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    2.39mi
    Elevation +
    541f
    TrailRank
    12

    Beginning at the campground in Withrow Springs State Park, follow Hwy 23W to Withrow Spring. After a short backtrack the trail takes off to the right (East) and makes it way over to the Hwy 23 trail head. From there you ...

  • Slate Falls Hike

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    near Oliver, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    2.56mi
    Elevation +
    902f
    TrailRank
    12
    Photo ofSlate Falls Hike

    A little over two miles along the bed of an old logging road followed by a short bushwack down the side of the valley to a spectacular 50' waterfall.

  • Sam's Throne overlook loop

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    near Mount Judea, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    0.50mi
    Elevation +
    105f
    TrailRank
    12

    This short loop along the top of the bluff is popular with those in too much of a rush to make their way out to the Throne or those just wanting to watch the climbers. It is blazed with plastic yellow diamonds attached t...

  • Pam's Grotto

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    near Fort Douglas, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    0.57mi
    Elevation +
    528f
    TrailRank
    11

    Short but steep 1/4 mile to the base of the bluff then some rock scrambling near the end to get within view of the waterfall.

  • Poe Steps

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    near Stumptoe, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    1.35mi
    Elevation +
    272f
    TrailRank
    9

    A forest service road track in to a scenic valley and wet-weather cascade. Could be traveled by ATV or mountain bike to the Martin's wash crossing and FS track continues beyond.

  • Tollantusky Trail

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    near Cadron (historical), Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    1.38mi
    Elevation +
    289f
    TrailRank
    9

    1.3 mile hiking trail in Cadron Settlement Park. Blazed in orange and crisscrossed by 5+ miles of yellow blazed mountain biking trails.

  • Spainhour Falls

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    near Mount Zion, Arkansas (United States)
    Distance
    7.32mi
    Elevation +
    1467f
    TrailRank
    25| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSpainhour Falls Photo ofSpainhour Falls

    Walk along a jeep trial to a very nice waterfall. There are six creek crossings so bring your water shoes.

    Fun trail to ride. There are some deep water spots that at one point was about to the hood of the sidekick we took down....
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