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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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Lake Ponder Trail

The Delta
View the plants of Crowley's Ridge from a rustic-style boardwalk and stone overlook in the unique construction style of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Many CCC structures are visible along the trail and are highlighted by wayside exhibits outlining...

Lake Trail

The Ozarks
Follow Lee Creek on this gently rolling trail as it makes its way to the marvelous CCC dam that creates Lake Devil. Remnants of the original CCC stone path guide you along this easy shaded hike.

Lakeside Trail

The Ozarks
Constructed in 1979 by the Young Adult Conservation Corps, this loop trail offers relatively easy walking. Bull Shoals Lake, combined with the Ozark plant and animal life, makes this trail an ecosystem in itself. Any season of the year, even in the...

Lee Creek Trail

The Ozarks
This loop trail takes hikers up the Lee Creek Valley and returns to the trailhead via the creek bed. Highlights include an abundance of fossils and a seam of coal. The creek bed should be avoided when water is high.

Little Missouri River Trail

The Ouachitas
The trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the scenic Little Missouri River. The trail then loops back through the forest to the trailhead. This trail provides a relaxing one hour hike over level terrain. Half of the trail has...

Little Rock to Memphis

The Ouachitas
This backroads route to MEMPHIS takes you through farmlands and small towns, past restaurants with great family cooking, over bridges, next to a major state park and up Crowley’s Ridge.

Lizard Tail

River Valley
** An Arkansas State Parks Monument Trail** Lizard Tail runs from Sunrise to Sunset Point. It is the only black on the mountain so don't be fooled by the rollable (bikes) ribbon heading south from Sunset Point. About a mile and a half in, the trail...

Logging Road

Central
Green, one-way downhill trail allowing riders a beginner's downhill with the opportunity to learn how to ride some features.

Louisiana Purchase Boardwalk (National Recreation Trail)

The Delta
A 950-foot boardwalk leads to the beginning point from which the Louisiana Purchase was surveyed. The headwater cypress swamp is interpreted by signs and wayside exhibits along the boardwalk. This scenic walk is accessible to wheelchairs and is an...

Lovers' Leap Trail

The Ouachitas
This 1.5-mile moderate loop trail is an aggregate paved with gravel and begins along the north slope of Rich Mountain. It winds through a forested landscape rich with scenic beauty and seasonal wildflowers. Open to hikers and mountain bikers, the...

LOViT

The Ouachitas
Starting from one of Arkansas' popular destinations, Hot Springs, this IMBA Epic ride starts from the Little Blakely Dam and ends at Shangri-La Resort passing several resorts along the southside of Lake Ouachita.

Lower Stick

Central
Across from the lower parking lot, the Lower Stick collects Armadillo Run , Middle Mountain Run , Twistflower , and Turkey Tracks and provides a connection back to Upper Stick or Centipede .

Magnesia Springs Trail

The Timberlands
This trail leads to Magnesia Springs, a historical landmark in this part of the state. These springs were well known between the late 1800s into 1900s for their medicinal qualities.

Meadowbrook Self-Guided Trail

River Valley
The theme of the Meadowbrook Self-Guided Trail is change: the succession of plants, man's influence on the environment, and the variety of flowers, plants, and trees in the Arkansas River Valley. The trail begins and ends near the park amphitheater.

Middle Mountain Run

Central
After climbing Centipede , take the left to enjoy some steeper berms, rollers, and a bit steeper downhill than Armadillo Run . This trail is a blast.