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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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Burns Park

The Timberlands
The multi-use trails at Burns Park in North Little Rock were among the early trail systems open to mountain biking in Central Arkansas.

Butterfield Hiking Trail

The Ozarks
The Butterfield Hiking Trail gets its name from the Butterfield Stagecoach which ran in the area between 1858-1861. The Butterfield Trail is one of the few looped backpacking trails in the state. Beginning in Devil's Den State Park near the park's...

Butterflies and Blooms Trail

The Ozarks
The trail meanders through wildflowers and wildlife habitat that changes each week through the season. Wildlife, including birds and butterflies, can be viewed throughout the trail. This area is continually under development so each visit is a unique...

Caddo Bend Trail

The Ouachitas
Nature lovers, photographers, and geologists will enjoy walking on the slopes near Lake Ouachita's Caddo Bend Trail. Wildflowers, large boulder gardens, an abundance of quartz, scenic views, and an observation deck overlooking the lake at the end of...

Camden Campaign

Central
A winding expedition through the heart of Arkansas' timberland

Camp Robinson Trails

The Ouachitas
Originally built by the Central Arkansas Recreational Pedalers, the mountain bike trails at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock are considered the crown jewel of the region for containing some of the best and most varied rides in the Little Rock metro.

Cane Creek Kayak Trail

The Timberlands
Kayaking on Cane Creek Lake is a unique experience since the lake is situated where the West Gulf coastal Plain meets the Mississippi Alluvial Plain meet. This man-made lake offers kayakers a chance to explore through stands of dead trees as well as...

Cane Creek Lake Trail

The Timberlands
Exploring Cane Creek Lake Trail by foot or mountain bike, you will traverse a maze of small creeks that etch their way along deep draws between the steeply sloping ridges of a thick forest interspersed with dogwoods. Then, as you begin to revise your...

Canyon Trail

River Valley
Once part of the Boy Scout Trail, this trail follows Cedar Creek's many small falls and deep pools as it splashes through the Cedar Creek Canyon. Large boulders and huge pines and sycamores dominate this very pleasant trail. (Yellow Blazes)

Carnasaw

Central
Utilize Centipede to access the trailhead. This is downhill-only and no pedestrian traffic. Be ready for rocks, drops and gap jumps.

CCC Hike & Bike Trail

River Valley
This shaded trail connects Mather Lodge to the park campgrounds and is named in honor of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who constructed Mather Lodge and built many structures that the trail passes. The winding trail offers access to the Cedar...

CCC Interpretive Trail

The Ozarks
This self-guided trail winds through the main Civilian Conservation Corp camp that was used in construction of the park. A brochure at the Visitor Center will help to interpret the remnants of the camp and give a glimpse into what life was like in...

Cedar Creek Trail

River Valley
This trail winds along a scenic section of Cedar Creek above Cedar Falls. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930's, this trail's rock steps and bluffs create a few difficult places. The mountain stream, high bluffs and thick...

Cedar Falls Trail (National Recreation Trail)

River Valley
The trail begins behind the breezeway at Mather Lodge, a majestic CCC rustic style mountain lodge, and winds down into Cedar Creek Canyon. Massive stone boulders and large trees adorn the trailside. The trail then follows Cedar Creek to 95-foot Cedar...

Cedar Glades

The Ouachitas
Located just a few short miles from Historic Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs, Cedar Glades Park is home to one of the most diverse mountain bike rides in the Ouachita Mountains.