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Hike and Bike Your Way Through Arkansas Trails

From mountain ridges to river bends, find your perfect path through The Natural State. Explore hundreds of miles of trails made for hiking and biking across scenic Arkansas.

Arkansas’ state parks are home to some of the most beautiful and diverse trails in the country. From the scenic vistas of the Ozark Mountains to the banks of the Mississippi River, you’ll find paths for every pace and passion. Explore scenic day hikes, rugged mountain biking routes, peaceful water trails for paddling and accessible paths designed for all visitors.

Plan your adventure by park, region or difficulty to find an experience tailored to your preferences. Trails vary from easy walks to challenging backcountry routes, with maps, mileage and hiking times available for each. Arkansas’ world-class Monument Trails at Hobbs, Pinnacle Mountain, Mount Nebo and Devil’s Den state parks showcase innovative design and breathtaking terrain, offering unforgettable experiences for bikers and hikers alike. Whether you’re exploring for an hour or a weekend, every trail leads to something extraordinary.

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All You Can Eat

The Ozarks
Links off Sawmill to Racers' Hill along the bluff line at a steady clip, winding through trees and along bedrock formations.

Arboretum Connector

Capital

Arboretum Trail

The Delta
The shortest and easiest of the park's trails, it is accessible to almost everyone. There are signs identifying many of the trees found along the trail.

Arkansas Trail

Capital
This paved loop trail with numerous benches is the center of the 71-acre Arkansas Arboretum. Audio sign panels interpret the variety of woody plants and trees found in the six natural divisions of Arkansas.

Armadillo Run

Capital
Begin your downhill life right here. Armadillo Run is as fast as you want it to be but the perfect place for your first venture into downhill mountain biking. Ride up Centipede to access the beginning of the trail. Downhill only and mountain bikes...

Austell Trail

The Delta
From the visitor center, the trail meanders along steep, hogback ridges and through a wooded stream valley to Lake Austell, then continues to the picnic area. Allow an hour or more for a leisurely hike through a variety of terrain. The trail is...

Base Trail

Capital
A gently rolling to flat trail through upland forest and floodplain hardwoods. From the boat launch in the West Summit picnic area to the East Summit trailhead, the path leads from the edge of the Little Maumelle River through the boulder strewn...

Bear Cave Trail

River Valley
Visitors to Bear Cave can walk under, around, through and over (with care) gigantic sandstone boulders. Although there is no true cave, the huge rocks form a number of rock shelters and narrow passageways. Wander through these tremendous stone...

Bear Creek Cycle Trail

The Ouachitas
ATV trail follows the Lake Greeson shoreline offering panoramic views of the lake and Ouachita Mountain range. The 31 miles cross rocky outlays through a mixed pine and oak forest. It begins at Daisy State Park and travels near Kirby Landing and Bear...

Bear Creek Lake Nature Trail

The Delta
A one-mile loop provides close access to the unique flora and fauna of Crowleyäó»s Ridge. This kid-friendly trail winds through groves of large native trees, many which are identified. A great way to explore the forest regardless of the season.

Bear Hollow Trail

River Valley
Follows the upper rim of Bear Hollow from the Benefield Picnic Area to the northern trailhead at Ark. 309 just below the horse camp. Points of interest include WPA steps, Sunrise Rock, Inspiration Point, Bear Head Bluff, and Shoal Creek. Some of the...

Beech Ridge Trail

The Timberlands
Beginning among bottomland hardwoods, this loop trail climbs to a Loblolly pine forest. Along the trail, beech and hickory predominate. Transition of forest and ecosystem types is the theme of this scenic trail.

Bench Trail

River Valley
Begins at the overlook shelter visible in the drive up the mountain to the park. There is a narrow shelf called a bench that encircles the entire mountain. In the early 1900s, this bench featured a road. Today the bench is a trail route through a...

Benefield Loop Trails

River Valley
Consists of two loops using the Benefield Picnic Area as a center point. History, wildflowers, additional Arkansas plant life, and scenic beauty are prominent features along these easily walked loops. In the 1880s Benjamin Benefield homesteaded 160...

Big Ben Nature Trail

The Delta
A self-guided booklet mapping the trail and this unique area of Crowley's Ridge is available at the visitor center. The trail begins near the visitor center and loops back to its beginning.