Hiking trails near Little Rock, AR
20 trails within 75 miles · 1 with detail pages · 3 within 25 miles
This page lists every named hiking trail in our database whose centroid sits within 75 miles of Little Rock. Distance is straight-line from the metro center to the trail's centroid; an actual drive to a trailhead may be longer or shorter depending on which end you start from. Multi-state trails (e.g. the Appalachian Trail) appear here if any portion of their length passes within range.
Always check trail conditions, permits, and water sources with the maintaining organisation — National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service ranger district, or trail association. Mountain trails are often impassable for half the year due to snow.
Closest trails to Little Rock
All trails within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Little Rock
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Trail | 223 mi | Regional | 0 mi | ~0 min |
| Arkansas River Trail (eastbound) | — | 1 mi | ~0 min | |
| Nubbin Ridge Nature Trail | — | Local | 13 mi | ~20 min |
25-50 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Rock Trail | — | Local | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Gulpha Gorge Trail | — | Local | 45 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Oertel Trail | — | Local | 46 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Hot Springs Mountain Trail | — | Local | 46 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Sunset Trail | — | Local | 47 mi | ~1.3 hr |
| Holloway Trail | 1 mi | Local | 48 mi | ~1.4 hr |
50-75 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal Veils Falls Trail | — | Local | 52 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Caddo Bend Trail | — | Local | 52 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| Wildlife Trail | 1 mi | Local | 54 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Tonawanda Base Trail | 1 mi | Local | 54 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Summit Trail | 1 mi | Local | 54 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Big Creek Loop | 1 mi | Local | 58 mi | ~1.7 hr |
| Overlook Trail | 1 mi | Local | 58 mi | ~1.7 hr |
| Stinking Bay Island Walking Trail | 8 mi | Local | 67 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| CCC Levee Trail | 0 mi | Local | 73 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Observation Tower Trail | 0 mi | Local | 73 mi | ~2.1 hr |
| Big Island Chute Trail | 0 mi | Local | 74 mi | ~2.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
Looking for trails further out? Browse the full Arkansas hiking list or jump to all U.S. hiking trails.