54 trails · 419 trail miles · Best season: March – November
Arkansas's Ozark and Ouachita Mountains provide underrated hiking through ancient hardwood forests, cascading waterfalls, and limestone bluffs along the Buffalo National River.
Best Season
March – November
Terrain
Ozark Mountains, river valleys, hardwood forests
Top Trail: Old Mill Trail (Arkansas State Park)
Arkansas has 54 hiking trails covering 419 trail miles across 2 national parks and 43 state parks.
The best hiking season in Arkansas is March – November. The terrain includes ozark mountains, river valleys, hardwood forests.
The top hiking destinations in Arkansas include Hot Springs National Park, Ozark National Forest, Buffalo National River, Devil's Den State Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Arkansas include Ozark Highlands Trail (218 mi), Eagle Rock Loop (27 mi).
The highest-rated trail in Arkansas is Old Mill Trail (Arkansas State Park). The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.