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Top trails in Arkansas (5)

Buffalo NR
Easy
Lost Valley Trail

Bluffs, a natural bridge, and Eden Falls in one short walk. 3 mi with about 330 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
2.3 mi
Gain:
330 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Ozark NF
Moderate
Hawksbill Crag (Whitaker Point)

Arkansas's most photographed overlook. 0 mi with about 550 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
3.0 mi
Gain:
550 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Ouachita NF
Strenuous
Eagle Rock Loop

Premier backpacking loop in the South. 8 mi with about 4,200 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.

Distance:
26.8 mi
Gain:
4,200 ft
Type:
Loop
Hot Springs NP
Hard
Sunset Trail

Quiet ridge hike right above downtown. 0 mi with about 1,400 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
10.0 mi
Gain:
1,400 ft
Type:
Loop
Petit Jean SP
Moderate
Cedar Falls Trail

Short steep descent to a 95-foot waterfall. 0 mi with about 450 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
2.0 mi
Gain:
450 ft
Type:
Out & Back