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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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Slunger Creek Nature Trail

The Ouachitas
Slunger Creek flows alongside most of this concrete, barrier-free trail. Benches on the trail offer a place to relax and enjoy the sounds of the water flowing over rocks in this Ouachita Mountain creek. Many wildflowers bloom in the spring making...

Sparky

The Ozarks
An intermediate downhill line with plenty of steep sections and rock alternative lines, passing under the waterfall Orville goes over. A playground in the woods. One-way, bike-only downhill.

Spider Creek Trail

The Delta
The trail begins at the southern end of the picnic area and features a diversity of plant and animal life. Wildflowers are particularly numerous around the spring.

Spring Branch Trail

The Timberlands
This trail leads you by the Spring Branch Creek and over the rolling hills of the West Gulf Coastal Plain.

Spring Branch Trail

The Timberlands
The self-guided Spring Branch Trail trailhead is located in the picnic area below the pavilion. This trail takes you on a path through the park showing you some wonderful examples of Arkansas' trees.

Spring River to Greers Ferry Lake

The Delta
A fantastically scenic region steeped in hill culture and mountain music

Spring Trail

The Ouachitas
Located on the scenic summit of Rich Mountain, the Spring Trail is a gentle 1.5-mile path perfect for a leisurely hike or mountain bike ride. This meandering trail winds through peaceful woodlands and offers a glimpse of local history, featuring...

Summit Park Trail (National Recreation Trail)

River Valley
This loop trail begins at a point on the northwest side of the mountaintop. Named for the Summit Park Hotel, built near the trailhead in 1889, it meanders down to Fern Lake along the same path that it has taken since it was first used by guests of...

Sunrise Loop

River Valley
** An Arkansas State Parks Monument Trail** The Sunrise Loop is a gravity loop that as a descent you can choose between a shorter, flowy jump line left or longer, technical rock line to the right. The loop comes together and lollipops down to Miller...

Sunset Point Connector

River Valley
** An Arkansas State Parks Monument Trail** This 1/2 mile Connector to the Miller’s Goat and Chickalah Hub showcases beautiful views and, while green, connects the hub up 250 ft to the mountain top. Maps at MTBProject and TrailForks

The Cabin Trail

Capital
Beginning at the 1882 Woolly Cabin, this ½ mile shady trail ascends to rolling terrain through oak and hickory woods. On sections of this trail, you can enjoy the sand under your feet that came from an ancient sea. Please follow the green trail...

The Plum Bayou Trail

Capital
This grassy trail leads visitors through the broader prehistoric Native American landscape of Plum Bayou Mounds. A self-guided experience allows visitors to explore the site at their own pace while gaining insight into the mound-building culture that...

The Village Trail

The Delta
Walk along the Village Trail and imagine what life was like 500 years ago when this village was inhabited by American Indians. See the still-standing platform mound on which the chief lived, and the extensive moat that was built for defense. Travel...

Three C's Entrance Trail

River Valley
** An Arkansas State Parks Monument Trail** Entry trail for easy access from the park campground, pool, and pavilion. Maps at MTBProject and TrailForks

Three C's Trail

River Valley
** An Arkansas State Parks Monument Trail** This beginner trail across the top of the mountain features green rollable features and a couple of advanced features to entertain everyone. It connections the north and south of the mountain and gives...