Compton, Arkansas
Top Spots in and near Compton
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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 -
Jasper, Arkansas
Climb at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
4.7Horseshoe Canyon Ranch (HCR) 36°0'25"N 93°17'23"W is located just West of Jasper, Arkansas and hosts hundreds of sport/trad climbing routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.13a! Driving into the canyon, you will follow along a dirt road to the gate for Horseshoe Canyon. Continue down, past the barn to the...Read more -
Jasper, Arkansas
Canoe or Kayak the Buffalo River From Pruitt Landing to Hasty
5.0The Buffalo River is America's first National River and flows freely for 135 miles. Many of the upper sections are whitewater, but lower down there are some great, flat, easy paddling spots that are fantastic for canoes!As with all river paddling you need to first shuttle a car down to the take o...Read more -
Kingston, Arkansas
Hike to Sweden Creek Falls
4.01.5 miProceed to Sweden Creek Falls Natural Area near Kingston, Arkansas. Find somewhere to park near the gate along the dirt road. The trailhead is located beside the gate. Follow the old jeep path and continue past the old abandoned house on the right. Once the path ends, look for the blue trail m...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 -
Kingston, Arkansas
Hawksbill Crag via Whitaker Point Trail
4.52.68 mi / 594 ft gainHawksbill Crag aka Whitaker Point is one of the most popular hiking spots in all of Arkansas and only ~60 miles from Fayetteville. However, doing the hike early in the morning provides one of the best places of all time to watch a sunrise. You begin at the trail marker which is straight across ...Read more -
Kingston, Arkansas
Backpack Along Whitaker Creek
5 miAfter arriving at the Whitaker Point/Hawksbill Crag trailhead, start going down the path for about 1/8th of a mile. You’ll cross a small stream, and here is where you’ll turn off the trail. Using Whitaker Creek as your guide, follow it like a handrail as it descends down into the confluence with ...Read more -
Deer, Arkansas
Hike to Magnolia Falls
5.02.5 miThis adventure starts at the parking area that is marked by a Wilderness Area sign. The trailhead is actually the old jeep trail that makes its way through the woods. Follow the jeep trail past a few old campsites and an camping registration box. The trail will cross over a small creek bed and...Read more -
Kingston, Arkansas
Neil Compton's Double Falls
4.02.15 mi / 404 ft gainThe parking area for Neil Compton’s Double Falls is approximately 1.1 miles past the trailhead for Hawksbill Crag on Cave Mountain Road. Cave Mountain Road is steep and can get pretty muddy after a good rain. A vehicle with 4WD is recommended although plenty of people make it up in small cars. ...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 -
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 -
Jefferson Township, Arkansas
Hike the Glory Hole Falls Trail
4.42 mi / 345 ft gainThis trail and waterfall is located 13.8 miles south of Boxley, AR or 5.7 miles east of Fallsville, AR. The easiest way to get to the trailhead is to locate the Cassville Baptist Church on your GPS system. If you are headed east, the church is 0.7 miles east of the trail. If you are headed west, ...Read more -
Mount Judea, Arkansas
Hike Sam's Throne
5.00.5 miThis hike starts at the Sam's Throne Campground parking area. Once you walk to the end of the campground there is a fence with three different entrances that all lead to different trails. Take the middle trial for the shortest and easiest hike to the bluffs. This hike is very easy and only tak...Read more -
Witter, Arkansas
Kings River Falls Trail
5.01.89 mi / 141 ft gainKings River Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Witter, Arkansas.Read more -
Huntsville, Arkansas
Kings River Overlook
5.01.2 mi / 145 ft gainThis is a great family hike short enough for little ones but with enough features to keep little ones engaged. From the parking area, it's about .6 miles on a relatively flat, well-marked trial to the overlook. (Plenty of room to step off trail for social distancing) We went in April with thre...Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Hike to Punchbowl Falls
3.24 mi / -600 ft gainGo in the early Fall or late Spring! You start off on the Ozark Highland Trail. As you start walking along the trail you can see where people have slept the night before. Camping is acceptable out here, you do not have to pay, but the downside is that the closest town is about an hour away so if ...Read more