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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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Dam Mountain Trail (National Recreation Trail)

The Ouachitas
The trail passes through the pine/hardwood forest of the park to the top of Dam Mountain. Spring and fall offer a variety of wildflowers, plants, and animal life. Streams and cascades are great for providing solitude and attracting the keen eye of...

Dancing Rabbit Trail

The Delta
The park was once a campground for Native Americans who named the setting of this trail the Dancing Rabbit Arroyo. The Spanish word "arroyo" stands for deep gulley. This trail leads hikers along this gulley, formed years ago by erosion, over a...

Delta Heritage Trail

The Delta
The Delta Heritage Trail is a rail-to-trail conversion that was acquired by Arkansas State Parks in 1993. About 40 miles near Helena have been completed and are open to hikers and bicyclists looking for an experience in some of the most remote and...

Delta Heritage Trail North End: Barton to Lick Creek

The Delta
This is a 1.6 mile “rails-to-trail” section made of finely crushed gravel. Barton Trailhead is located at the park’s headquarters with visitor center, gift shop, and park offices nearby. There are also 5 primitive, non-reservable walk-in campsites...

Delta Heritage Trail North End: Elaine to Mellwood

The Delta
This 9-mile “rails-to-trail” runs from Elaine to Mellwood, AR. The trail surface is finely crushed gravel. The Elaine Trailhead is located in downtown Elaine, Arkansas. The trailhead has a restroom, along with a few parking spots, a water fountain...

Delta Heritage Trail North End: Lake View to Elaine

The Delta
This 8.4 mile “rails-to-trail” runs from Lake View to Elaine, AR. The trail surface is finely crushed gravel. Lake View Trailhead has a covered seating area with interpretive panels built in the style of an early twentieth century rail depot. There...

Delta Heritage Trail North End: Lick Creek to Lake View

The Delta
The “rails-to-trail” section between the Lick Creek and Lake View Trailheads is 8.5 miles of crushed gravel. Lick Creek Trailhead has a few parking spaces and trash cans, as well as a commemorative marker describing the small skirmish that occurred...

Delta Heritage Trail North End: Mellwood to Snow Lake

The Delta
This 12.1-mile “rails-to-trail” runs from Mellwood to Snow Lake, AR. The trail surface is finely crushed gravel. The Mellwood Trailhead is located in the small community of Mellwood and features a restroom, along with a few parking spots, a water...

Delta Heritage Trail North Side: Lexa to Barton

The Delta
This is a 2-mile “rails-to-trail” section. Lexa Trailhead is the northern terminus of Delta Heritage Trail State Park. It features a few parking spots, trash containers, and interpretive panels where you can begin your discovery of the cultural and...

Delta Heritage Trail South End: Arkansas City to Rohwer

The Delta
The Robert S. Moore Jr., Arkansas City Trailhead is the southern terminus of the Delta Heritage Trail. The Arkansas City Trailhead has ample parking, many picnic tables on the lawn and a sheltered pavilion area with tables that is open for public use...

Delta Heritage Trail South End: Rohwer to Watson

The Delta
Rohwer Trailhead marks the start of the “rails-to-trails” portion of the Delta Heritage Trail. The trail is finely crushed gravel that follows a former rail line. From here, it is 9.4 miles to the Watson Trailhead. Rohwer Trailhead has a large...

Delta Heritage Trail South End: Watson to Yancopin

The Delta
Watson Trailhead, located in the middle of the tiny town of Watson, Arkansas, is located about 3.5 miles south of the current terminus of the Desha County “rails-to-trails” portion of the Delta Heritage Trail at a location known as Yancopin just...

Delta Music Ride

The Delta
A leisurely, scenic cruise through the stomping grounds of legendary musicians.

Delta Shotgun Ride

The Timberlands
Rolling out from Delta Resort and Spa near Tillar, this is a mixed terrain route with flat roads and fun stretches of gravel.

Delta View Trail

The Timberlands
Cane Creek State Park uniquely sits on the border of two natural divisions of Arkansas. These divisions are the Gulf Coastal Plains and the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, also known as "The Delta." The Delta View Trail is located within the "Coastal...