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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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All You Can Eat

The Ozarks
Links off Sawmill to Racers' Hill along the bluff line at a steady clip, winding through trees and along bedrock formations.

Arboretum Connector

Central

Arboretum Trail

The Delta
The shortest and easiest of the park's trails, it is accessible to almost everyone. There are signs identifying many of the trees found along the trail.

Arkansas High Country Route

Central
The 1,172-mile mixed-surface route has three interlocking loops that link Little Rock with the Northwest Arkansas corridor around Fayetteville and Bentonville.

Arkansas River Trail

Central
A trail that crosses something called the Big Dam Bridge has got to be fun, and this one is. Besides the Big Dam Bridge, the Arkansas River Trail also crosses the Clinton Library Bridge, Junction Bridge and Two Rivers Bridge

Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway

The Ozarks
Drive Scenic Byway 7 in Arkansas, the state's first state-designated scenic byway, and travel through four of the state's varied geographical regions.

Arkansas Trail

Central
This paved loop trail with numerous benches is the center of the 71-acre Arkansas Arboretum. Audio sign panels interpret the variety of woody plants and trees found in the six natural divisions of Arkansas.

Arkansas' Grand Canyon

The Ozarks
Scenery and excitement level that, on a scale of 1-10, is a definite 11

Armadillo Run

Central
Begin your downhill life right here. Armadillo Run is as fast as you want it to be but the perfect place for your first venture into downhill mountain biking. Ride up Centipede to access the beginning of the trail. Downhill only and mountain bikes...

Austell Trail

The Delta
From the visitor center, the trail meanders along steep, hogback ridges and through a wooded stream valley to Lake Austell, then continues to the picnic area. Allow an hour or more for a leisurely hike through a variety of terrain. The trail is...

Base Trail

Central
A gently rolling to flat trail through upland forest and floodplain hardwoods. From the boat launch in the West Summit picnic area to the East Summit trailhead, the path leads from the edge of the Little Maumelle River through the boulder strewn...

Batesville-Ozark Loop

The Ozarks
Beautiful rolling hills are the hallmark of this 21-mile route.

Bayou Bartholomew - Rohwer Mem Loop

The Timberlands
A unique chance to tour two major geographical regions of Arkansas in one short ride.

Bear Cave Trail

River Valley
Visitors to Bear Cave can walk under, around, through and over (with care) gigantic sandstone boulders. Although there is no true cave, the huge rocks form a number of rock shelters and narrow passageways. Wander through these tremendous stone...

Bear Creek Cycle Trail

The Ouachitas
ATV trail follows the Lake Greeson shoreline offering panoramic views of the lake and Ouachita Mountain range. The 31 miles cross rocky outlays through a mixed pine and oak forest. It begins at Daisy State Park and travels near Kirby Landing and Bear...