Peel, Arkansas
Top Spots in and near Peel
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Compton, Arkansas
Centerpoint to Goat Trail
5.82 mi / 1001 ft gainCenterpoint to Goat Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Ponca, Arkansas.Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Hike to Steel Creek Overlook
2.8 miThis hike begins at the popular Steel Creek Campground area along the Buffalo National River just outside of Ponca, Arkansas. You can park anywhere in the grass just to the left where the pavement turns into gravel at the bottom of the hillside. To reach the trailhead simply walk back up the ro...Read more -
Mount Judea, Arkansas
Ricketts Mountain Bluffs Trail
5.00.43 mi / 59 ft gainRicketts Mountain Bluffs trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mount Judea, Arkansas.Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Camp along the Buffalo National River via Steel Creek
The Buffalo National River was declared America’s first National River in 1972. Since then, and even before, it has been an Arkansas favorite for camping and canoeing. For this trip we drove out to the Steel Creek Campground, near Ponca, AR, and started our trek from there. Camping is allowed a...Read more -
Mount Judea, Arkansas
Owens Mountain Bluffs Trail
5.00.65 mi / 79 ft gainOwens Mountain Bluffs Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Judea, Arkansas.Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Richland Falls and Twin Falls of Richland Creek
4.04.8 mi / 472 ft gainThe hike to Richland Falls and Twin Falls of Richland creek begins at the Richland Creek Campground. From the entrance of the campground take the road to the right heading to the day use area. The trailhead is found at the end of the day use area. The trail immediately begins with a crossing of...Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Richland Creek Campground Trail
5.03.53 mi / 292 ft gainRichland Creek Campground Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Witts Springs, Arkansas.Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Camp at Richland Creek Campground
5.0This is one of my favorite places to camp in Arkansas. Once you get there you can hike to Twin Falls or Sandstone Castle, or explore the numerous cascades along Richland Creek. It's a relatively small campground with 11 campsites, but has a lot of places to hang hammocks and also offers a picnic ...Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Hike to Twin Falls in the Richland Creek Wilderness Area
4.05 mi / 200 ft gainThis hike begins at Richland Creek Campground. There's a trace trail that begins from the lowest walk-in campsites and continues along Richland Creek as you head back towards the waterfall. Parking and trailhead coordinates are 35.79839, -92.95774. It's not quite a bushwhack, but it's still a pre...Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Backpack to the Sandstone Castles
5.08 mi / 1000 ft gainFrom the Richland Creek campground, Twin Falls is an approximate 3 mile hike followed by another mile (give or take) to the "Castles". Directly above a small camping area on top of Twin Falls there begins a more primitive trail up the center on the ridge that will take you straight to the enormou...Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Paddle the Buffalo National River: Ponca to Kyle's Landing
5.010.3 miPut in at the Ponca Bridge, or Steel Creek if the water is too low, for the most scenic float in Arkansas. Paddle surrounded by 3-400 foot bluffs, and through slightly challenging water here and there. Great float for kids as there are plenty of swimming holes.I've done this with my own elementar...Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Buffalo River Trail: Ponca to Steel Creek
4.35 mi / 1079 ft gainStart this adventure by crossing the Ponca Low Water Bridge over the beautiful Buffalo National River and proceed up the path till you reach the trail sign on the other side. You have the option of going either right or left at this point, follow the sign to the left and you will see a gate (sim...Read more -
Kingston, Arkansas
Eden Falls via Lost Valley Trail
4.92.32 mi / 453 ft gainThis is a beautiful trail that is easily accessible and only a short 3 mile hike. Start at the trailhead on the north end of the parking area. There is a map and some details about the main features of the trail. The first main feature that you come to on the trail is a beautiful bluff with a ...Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Six Finger Falls
5.00.03 mi / 0 ft gainSix Finger Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Witts Springs, Arkansas.Read more -
Sand Gap, Arkansas
Relax at Falling Water Falls
5.0This is definitely a hidden gem located in the middle of nowhere. This waterfall is literally on the side of the road, which makes for a great place to stop and have lunch. During the summer it doubles as a swimming hole and great place to chill. Getting there: Take Hwy. 16 east from Pelsor (loc...Read more -
Kingston, Arkansas
Hike Big Spring Trail
5.5 mi / 500 ft gainBig Spring Trail is located in Smith Creek Preserve just south of Boxley, Arkansas. There is a small parking area at the entrance. Detailed maps of the area provided by The Nature Conservancy can be found just past gate. Walk through the gate and begin your hike with a steady decline down the s...Read more