Arkansas Hiking
No matter what your level of hiking, equestrian, mountain biking or kayaking experience, Arkansas State Parks has trails to accommodate you! You can make your selection by level of difficulty below.
- Our Easy trails tend to be flat and well marked. Some of them have interpretive signs and markers along the way. They are generally shorter than other trails and some are paved for ADA access.
- The Moderate trails have more elevation change and may have a more rugged trail path. They have more roots and rocks to cross.
- Strenuous trails tend to be longer or have extreme elevation changes or both. Many will include stream crossing and may follow along bluff lines.
To ensure you enjoy your state park experience, be aware of the natural world. There are some areas which are potentially hazardous to all visitors. Since it is impractical to post signs at all danger points, use caution when approaching such areas as cliffs, caves, heavily wooded areas, swamps, streams, and lakes. Adults are responsible for children in their care. If unsure about possible hazards, check at the visitor center.
The variety of Arkansas hiking trails allow visitors to choose from trails that take less than an hour to walk to those requiring all day excursions. Scenic beauty and wildlife abound on all hiking trails. Additional information and advice about Arkansas hiking trails can be obtained from each park.
The Arkansas State Parks offer a wide variety of Arkansas hiking experiences. Devil's Den State Park offers the hike-in campsites on the Butterfield Trail, once the path of the Butterfield Stagecoach Line. For day hikes, the Waterfowl Way Trail at
Millwood State Park offers a level path with the possibility of seeing lots of wildlife including beavers at an active beaver lodge and an alligator "hole". For one state park that offers two types of hikes, try
Pinnacle Mountain. The Ouachita Trail up the east side of Pinnacle is rated strenous and offers adventerous climbers a wild day! The Kingfisher Trail winds through the floodplain of the Little Maumelle River and is a hard-surfaced loop with unique plants, wildflowers, birds and wildlife.
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