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    • Jefferson Township, Arkansas

      Hike the Glory Hole Falls Trail

      4.5
      2 mi / 345 ft gain
      This 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, ...
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    • Little Rock, Arkansas

      Hike The Rock Valley & East Quarry Trail, Pinnacle Mountain SP

      5.0
      2.5 mi / 500 ft gain
      The Rock Valley Trail and East Quarry Trail trailheads can be found on the Southeast side of the vistors center parking lot (Make sure the take the small walk up the stairs to the nearby overlook before your hike). This portion of the trail is heavily wood and is easy to moderate with little incl...
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    • Caddo Gap, Arkansas

      Backpack the Eagle Rock Loop

      5.0
      26 mi
      Located in Ouachita National Forest, Eagle Rock Loop is Arkansas' longest loop, perfect for a 3-4 day backpack. There are multiple places to begin this trip, as there are 4 trailheads along the route; (1) Albert Pike Recreation Area, (2) Little Missouri Falls on Forest Road 25, (3) 4 miles west o...
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    • Kingston, Arkansas

      Backpack Along Whitaker Creek

      5 mi
      After 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 ...
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    • Hagarville, Arkansas

      Pam's Grotto Trail

      4.0
      0.92 mi / 384 ft gain
      Getting to this trailhead is the most difficult part. The small parking area/campground is located about a half mile east of the Haw Creek Falls Campground. You will see a pull off on the east side of the road where you can park your car. Once you are ready to hit the trail you will cross the ro...
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    • Hot Springs, Arkansas

      Hike Hot Springs Mountain then Soak at Buckstaff Bathhouse

      3.8
      5 mi
      Start your day at the Buckstaff Bathhouse. I would recommend doing the hike first and the traditional bath experience after, but depending on the day and time of year, the bathhouse may be closed in the afternoon. You can check their hours here. After you buy a ticket and store your belongings, ...
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    • Dardanelle, Arkansas

      Hike the Rim Trail at Mount Nebo SP

      3.5
      3.57 mi / 226 ft gain
      The official trailhead for the Rim Trail can be found on the north side of Country Rd 92, but it seems to be much easier to start the hike right behind the visitors center. There is more parking spaces and you can purchase any last minute items you may have forgotten before you start. To find the...
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    • Jasper, Arkansas

      Hike to Steel Creek Overlook

      2.8 mi
      This 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...
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    • Winslow, Arkansas

      Devil's Den Trail

      5.0
      1.26 mi / 315 ft gain
      The Devil's Den Trail, in Devil's Den State Park, is a haven of vivid green along Lee Creek. This is the perfect hike for families, photographers, and those new to the Ozarks. The trail is a modest 1 1/2 miles with little elevation gain. In that compact span it weaves past gravity fed seeps, dri...
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    • Witts Springs, Arkansas

      Richland Falls and Twin Falls of Richland Creek

      4.0
      4.8 mi / 472 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Morrilton, Arkansas

      Hike the Seven Hollows Trail at Petit Jean SP

      5.0
      4.5 mi
      Start the trail at the marked Seven Hollows Trailhead just off of Petit Jean Mountain Road- there's a small parking lot and signage board. The path is dog-friendly, with lots of springtime stream crossings and swimming opportunities.  You can choose to take the 4-mile loop trail in either directi...
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    • Jasper, Arkansas

      Paddle the Buffalo National River: Ponca to Kyle's Landing

      5.0
      10.3 mi
      Put 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...
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    • Dardanelle Township, Arkansas

      Camp at Mount Nebo SP

      4.0
      Mount Nebo State Park is just 12 miles southwest of Russellville, AR, home of Arkansas Tech University. With its proximity to the university and other large cities, it makes visiting Mount Nebo an easy trip. The last few miles on Country Road 155 takes you through switch backs up the mountain, an...
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    • Harrison, Arkansas

      Indian Creek to The Eye Of The Needle

      5.0
      4.27 mi / 705 ft gain
      Starting at approx. 900' in elevation, this 5 mile out and back hike ascends 700' in elevation to 1,400 at the highest point- The Eye of The Needle. The trail head is located next to the Buffalo River sign at Kyles Landing on the West side of the campground. You will follow the trail less than ...
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    • Mountain Pine, Arkansas

      Hike the Caddo Bend Trail

      5.0
      4 mi
      Located within the Lake Ouachita State Park, the Caddo Bend Trail is an wonderful 2-3 hour hike. Although promenently covered by shade the entire 4 miles, the Ouachita Lake area can be very hot in the summer and the trail should be done in the morning or late afternoon. Either way, I nice dip in ...
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    • North Little Rock, Arkansas

      Bike the Arkansas River Trail Bridges Loop

      15 mi
       To start this bike ride, we parked in the Clinton Presidential Library parking lot just east of downtown. Head north over the Arkansas River on the Clinton Bridge and continue to follow the Arkansas River Trail signs on the north side of the river through North Little Rock. Be aware that as of O...
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