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    • Witts Springs, Arkansas

      Hike Pedestal Rocks Loop

      4.5
      2.2 mi / 200 ft gain
      Shortly after the trailhead, you’ll come to a three-way intersection. Head straight on Pedestal Rocks Trail to make a counterclockwise loop. Follow through the woods until you reach the bluff line. Check out the ledges along the way and you’ll begin to see the pedestal rock formations. There ar...
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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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    • Mena, Arkansas

      Hike to Little Missouri Falls

      4.0
      0.25 mi
      This beautiful waterfall in the Ouachita National Forest is only a short distance along Little Missouri Trail. There is a picnic area by the parking lot, as well. Add on the nearby Crooked Creek Falls to your day for another photo-worthy stop.
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    • Bella Vista, Arkansas

      Tanyard Creek Nature Trail

      4.5
      2 mi / 217 ft gain
      Tanyard Creek Nature Trail is tucked away in the Bella Vista, Arkansas area. The trail may be a small loop of 2.2 miles, but offers everything you crave from any scenic hike. Also, the land is on private property, but open to the public. You'll start off in semi urban neighborhood with a large ...
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    • Witts Springs, Arkansas

      Hike to Twin Falls in the Richland Creek Wilderness Area

      4.0
      5 mi / 200 ft gain
      This 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...
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    • Roland, Arkansas

      Hike the Pinnacle Mountain East Summit Trail

      4.5
      1.4 mi / 719 ft gain
      The East Summit trail is a 1.5 out and back that reaches a final elevation of 1,011ft. The trailhead is in the southeast corner of the East Summit Parking Lot on Pinnacle Valley Road. Walk about 10 yards down the trail to the junction, take the right fork and follow the RED and WHITE blazes. This...
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    • Rogers, Arkansas

      Bike the Railyard

      5.0
      Northwest Arkansas is aiming to be the premier mountain biking spot in the US and so far they are doing a great job. Located in Rogers, AR the Railyard is an incredible man-made bike park. Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced routes criss-cross the terrain with jumps, berms, and even a rail car to ...
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    • Jasper, Arkansas

      Buffalo River Trail: Ponca to Steel Creek

      4.35 mi / 1079 ft gain
      Start 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...
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    • Hagarville, Arkansas

      Hike to V Slot Falls, Bear Creek Canyon

      2.5 mi / 600 ft gain
      Find County Road 1802 in Hagarville, Arkansas off of Arkansas Hwy 123. Travel about 2.2 miles down the road and park. Coordinates 35.68642, -93.17392You'll start hiking west and should find yourself on the right hand side of wet weather ravine. Look closely as you follow this ravine, you'll see p...
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    • Hot Springs, Arkansas

      Falls Creek Falls via Falls Branch Trail

      4.3
      1.6 mi / 210 ft gain
      The 3 trailheads to get to the Falls Branch waterfall can all be accessed within Lake Catherine SP. Follow the main road to the very end of the park, passing the amphitheater just before you reach the trail's parking lot. The three trails you can take to reach the Falls are Falls Branch Trail, Ho...
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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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    • Mena, Arkansas

      Lovers' Leap Trail

      1.07 mi / 203 ft gain
      This is a one mile loop trail with the trailhead right outside the lodge at Queen Wilhelmina State Park in the Ouachita National Forest.  It is an easy walk with many places to stop and a mostly, level path. If you begin on the north side of the lodge by the sign, you will end up taking a steep, ...
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    • 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...
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    • Proctor, Arkansas

      Bike or Walk Across the Big River Crossing

      5.0
      1 mi / 0 ft gain
      This is one of the best ways to experience the Mighty Mississippi and view the Memphis skyline.It takes about 10 minutes to bike across and maybe 20 minutes to walk across. On the Arkansas side there are picnic tables.You can make this a quick trip across the river or you can ride the whole trail...
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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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    • Kingston, Arkansas

      Hike Big Spring Trail

      5.5 mi / 500 ft gain
      Big 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...
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