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Arkansas Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in Little Rock, Arkansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 33 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Arkansas Arboretum's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Area featuring hiking trails and a peaceful, riverside atmosphere.
What runners say about Arkansas Arboretum
“This is a nice little clean walking area, great for exercising or leisure.”
“A beautiful creek with Cypress trees throughout can be visited in areas along the trail.”
“Peaceful, paved walking path (about ¾ mile) with many other unpaved hiking trails off-shooting.”
“Fairly easy walk with inclines and paths that branch off that are not paved.”
My boyfriend and I were in the area and decided to stop here for a quick hike. They have things along the trail for you to learn about the different trees in the park. It was so beautiful and would definitely come back!
This is a nice little clean walking area, great for exercising or leisure. The trails are flat and mostly paved (some are gravel), with wood benches throughout.. This is strictly a woodland garden with many different species of trees; there are signs detailing their locations throughout Arkansas.
A very nice, beautiful, easy, shaded, and paved walking trail. Dogs are welcome, but they must be on a leash. There are portable potties on site sometimes, but not always, and the drinking fountains are not turned on, so plan accordingly. There are some off-shoot dirt trails, which make it more of an adventure.
This is a great accessable walking trail, all paved and pretty level. For those with more energy than I have, there are spurs into the woods to experience several different areas. The scenery is great, even in the drizzling rain. Plenty of parking and easy to get to.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful creek with Cypress trees throughout can be visited in areas along the trail.”
“Peaceful, paved walking path (about ¾ mile) with many other unpaved hiking trails off-shooting.”
“Peaceful, paved walking path (about ¾ mile) with many other unpaved hiking trails off-shooting.”
“6 miles but me and my 4 yr old took every offshoot (bonus trail) for a total of 1.”
“We stay on the side walk and the kids roller skate around the loop!”
“The trails are flat and mostly paved (some are gravel), with wood benches throughout.”
“There are portable potties on site sometimes, but not always, and the drinking fountains are not turned on, so plan accordingly.”
“There are portable potties on site sometimes, but not always, and the drinking fountains are not turned on, so plan accordingly.”
Plan your run at Arkansas Arboretum
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance33 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitearkansasstateparks.com
- Phone+1 870-862-8131
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–5 pm |
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