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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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Pocahontas To Powhatan (Dual-Sport)

The Delta
A thrilling run into the Ozark gateway.

Poison Springs Nature Trail

The Timberlands
A walk on this gentle trail offers you the opportunity to reflect on the interconnectedness of nature and history. This 1/3-mile trail leads to the spring for which the Battle of Poison Spring was named. You will notice a significant amount of sand...

Prospector Trail

The Ouachitas
This easily traversed graveled trail offers visitors a first-hand view of the park's unique geological features. Rock outcroppings along the west side of the trail are uncommon for this geographical area. An entry fee to the diamond search area is...

Push Mountain Road/Sylamore Scenic Byway

The Ozarks
Will it be sport riding or scenic cruising? Choose your own adventure

Razorback Regional Greenway

River Valley
Planned for more than 20 years, the Razorback Regional Greenway is now a reality. This 36-mile, primarily off-road, shared-use trail connects six different downtowns, arts and entertainment districts, shopping, and the University of Arkansas campus.

Reservoir Trail

The Ouachitas
This trail begins south of the lodge at the stairs, and continues 1/3 of a mile down the hill to a stone reservoir. The reservoir was part of the water system for the 1898 hotel. Just up the hill from the reservoir is an excellent spring that was...

Return Trail

The Ozarks
**An Arkansas State Parks Monument Trail** Bikes only on this trail and uphill only. For use when riding the downhill trails Timberjack and Sawtooth as a way back to the top. The trail is accessed via the Timberjack or Sawtooth Trails. Maps at...

Rich Mountain Ride

The Timberlands
From Mena on the Talimena National Scenic Byway (Hwy.

Ride the Notch

Showcases the true flavor of life in the timberlands of southwest Arkansas

Riding the Ridge

The Ozarks
This easy-to-moderate loop can stretch 3-4 days and nearly 200 miles if you want, or you can shorten the loop to a day or two and still have a great ride with tons of fun stops and scenery along the way.

Rim Trail

River Valley
The 3.5-mile Rim Trail circles the mountain top and provides access to all of the park's 14 miles of trail. Originally blazed in the 1890s, the trail was fully developed by the CCC in the 1930s with the addition of stone steps and retaining walls...

River Corridor Trail

The Ouachitas
This trail is a 12-mile linear trail that winds its way through some of the roughest, yet most scenic, terrain found in the Ouachita Mountains. The trail is broken up into sections according to the river access areas. Plan for approximately six-eight...

River Trail Connector

Central
This trail starts at the large Pinnacle Mountain State Park sign on Pinnacle Valley Road. If you ride your bike from town, Two Rivers Park, or Maumelle Park, on the Arkansas River Trail , the connector starts just after the bike lanes end. This...

Rock House Cave Trail

River Valley
Rock House Cave is not a true cave, but a large rock shelter. It is also the premier spot in the state for viewing Native American rock art- created over 500 years ago. This trail also includes some of the most interesting geological formations in...

Rocky Valley Trail

Central
The trailhead starts at the same location as the trail to the Arkansas River overlook in the upper parking lot at the visitor center. Marked in GREEN blazes, this 2-mile loop enters a heavily forested valley after leaving the old rock quarry area...