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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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Islets Cove Paddle Trail

The Ouachitas
As the park’s only paddle trail and an official Arkansas Water Trail, Islets Cove is the paddler’s pathway to a self-guided experience of the north shore of DeGray Lake. The three-mile loop trail leads paddlers in and out of tranquil coves and along...

Jackfork Extension

Capital
This is a short extension that when ridden downhill (preferred) adds some large berms and other features with some rocky, technical areas near the bottom as it re-joins Jackfork .

Jackfork Trail

Capital
** An Arkansas State Parks Monument Trail** Jackfork has a bit of everything, fast, flowy downhills, well built climbs, alternate lines with jumps, gaps, and drops. Access at the Lower Mountain Trailhead. (Maps available at Trailforks or MTBProject)

Karst Loop Trail

The Ozarks
** An Arkansas State Parks Monument Trail** It is mandatory for bikers to ride this loop in a counter-clockwise direction. Karst Loop offers mountain bikers and hikers short climbs and descents on the east side. Along the lake on the west side, watch...

Kingfisher Trail (National Recreation Trail)

Capital
This hard-surfaced loop trail winds through the floodplain of the Little Maumelle River. Unique plants, wildflowers, animals and birds can be seen here. Along the river, large cypress trees filter sunlight into this special bottomland forest...

Knapp Trail

Capital
This fully accessible trail and boardwalk lead visitors through the prehistoric Native American ceremonial landscape at Plum Bayou Mounds. Along the route, visitors can view three of the eighteen earthen mounds that once stood at the site...

Lake Dunn Trail

The Delta
Trail Type: Day Hikes Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 2.77 miles Time: 3 to 4 hours. Hiking times may vary. What to know: A portion of this trail is open to bicycles (that portion is blazed in white). You can access this trail from the Lake Dunn dam...

Lake Ponder Trail

The Delta
View the plants of Crowley's Ridge from a rustic-style boardwalk and stone overlook in the unique construction style of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Many CCC structures are visible along the trail and are highlighted by wayside exhibits outlining...

Lake Trail

The Ozarks
Follow Lee Creek on this gently rolling trail as it makes its way to the marvelous CCC dam that creates Lake Devil. Remnants of the original CCC stone path guide you along this easy shaded hike.

Lakeside Trail

The Ozarks
Constructed in 1979 by the Young Adult Conservation Corps, this loop trail offers relatively easy walking. Bull Shoals Lake, combined with the Ozark plant and animal life, makes this trail an ecosystem in itself. Any season of the year, even in the...

Lee Creek Trail

The Ozarks
This loop trail takes hikers up the Lee Creek Valley and returns to the trailhead via the creek bed. Highlights include an abundance of fossils and a seam of coal. The creek bed should be avoided when water is high.

Little Missouri River Trail

The Ouachitas
The trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the scenic Little Missouri River. The trail then loops back through the forest to the trailhead. This trail provides a relaxing one hour hike over level terrain. Half of the trail has...

Lizard Tail

River Valley
** An Arkansas State Parks Monument Trail** Lizard Tail runs from Sunrise to Sunset Point. It is the only black on the mountain so don't be fooled by the rollable (bikes) ribbon heading south from Sunset Point. About a mile and a half in, the trail...

Logging Road

Capital
Green, one-way downhill trail allowing riders a beginner's downhill with the opportunity to learn how to ride some features.

Louisiana Purchase Boardwalk (National Recreation Trail)

The Delta
A 950-foot boardwalk leads to the beginning point from which the Louisiana Purchase was surveyed. The headwater cypress swamp is interpreted by signs and wayside exhibits along the boardwalk. This scenic walk is accessible to wheelchairs and is an...