Hiking trails in Arkansas
44 routes catalogued · 13 with detail pages
Our database holds 44 named hiking routes in Arkansas. 13 have enough source data to support a dedicated page; the remainder are listed here with their name, length, and network type.
Long-distance trails crossing Arkansas: Ozark Trail (390 mi) · Ouachita Trail (223 mi) · Ozark Highlands Trail (218 mi) · Buffalo River Trail (37 mi)
Always check current trail conditions, permits, and water sources with the maintaining organisation before heading out. Many western trails are impassable for half the year due to snow.
Arkansas trails — curated + by length
| Trail | Length | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark Trail + MO | 390 mi | Regional |
| Ouachita Trail + OK | 223 mi | Regional |
| Ozark Highlands Trail | 218 mi | Regional |
| Buffalo River Trail | 37 mi | Regional |
| Stinking Bay Island Walking Trail | 8 mi | Local |
| Ducks Unlimited Park Loop + TN | 6 mi | Local |
| Champion Cypress Tree Trail | 2 mi | Local |
| Tonawanda Base Trail | 1 mi | Local |
| Holloway Trail | 1 mi | Local |
| Wildlife Trail | 1 mi | Local |
| Big Creek Loop | 1 mi | Local |
| Overlook Trail | 1 mi | Local |
| Summit Trail | 1 mi | Local |
| Big Island Chute Trail | 0 mi | Local |
| CCC Levee Trail | 0 mi | Local |
| Observation Tower Trail | 0 mi | Local |
| Arkansas Post National Memorial, the Trail of Tears | — | |
| Arkansas River Trail (eastbound) | — | |
| Bridal Veils Falls Trail | — | Local |
| Butterfield Hiking Trail | — | Local |
| Caddo Bend Trail | — | Local |
| Cob Cave - Lost Valley Trail | — | |
| Devil's Den Trail | — | |
| Eagle Rock Loop | — | Regional |
| Eden Falls Cave - Lost Valley Trail | — | |
| Fort Smith National Historic Site, the Trail of Tears | — | |
| Goat Rock Trail | — | Local |
| Gulpha Gorge Trail | — | Local |
| Habitats Trail | — | Local |
| Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail | — | |
| Hot Springs Mountain Trail | — | Local |
| Lake Trail | — | Local |
| Mirror Lake Trail | — | Local |
| Natural Bridge - Lost Valley Trail | — | |
| North Sylamore Creek Trail | — | Local |
| Nubbin Ridge Nature Trail | — | Local |
| Oertel Trail | — | Local |
| Old Railroad Grade | — | Regional |
| Ouachita National Recreation Trail + OK | — | Regional |
| Ozarks Keystone Trail | — | Local |
| River Corridor Trail | — | Local |
| Shine Eye to Gilbert Trail | — | Regional |
| Sunset Trail | — | Local |
| White Rock - Shores Lake Loop | — | lcn |
By Arkansas city
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About this list
Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) plus a hand-curated set of America's 11 National Scenic Trails and 26 well-known regional long-distance trails. Multi-state trails appear under each state they pass through. See our methodology page.