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Ben Geren Multi-Use Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Smith, Arkansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ben Geren Multi-Use Trailhead'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.
Large park with paved roads, multi-use trails and disc golf courses.
What runners say about Ben Geren Multi-Use Trailhead
“Amazing, clean running trails and beautiful views!”
“Dog friendly (leash required) and lots to do if you have a family or go solo.”
These are multi-use trails and can be challenging, some are paved and some are just ruts through the woods but they are not very hilly. You may have water crossings, mud holes, high brush and low trees and some very nice views. Enjoy!
Dog friendly (leash required) and lots to do if you have a family or go solo. Nice playground on the east end for kids along with covered picnic areas. Clean restrooms are close by. The paved trail near the disc-golf parking area connects to Chaffee Crossing. I recently took my dog for a walk there and he loves it!
Very nice place for a long walk. Paved trail offers plenty of distance (~7miles) plus another 14 miles of dirt trails for walking or biking. I got absolutely covered in ticks on the dirt trails, but also saw a lot of deer, butterflies, and various reptiles I'm not familiar with.
Pavement has seen some age, not always a smooth ride for wheels, but lots of benches to sit on along the trail and some newer portions just added. Lake loop was nice.
Trail conditions & character
“Great park but if you take your dog there on trails just know there are a lot of lone star ticks”
“These are multi-use trails and can be challenging, some are paved and some are just ruts through the woods but they are not very hilly.”
“Area around the trail was muddy but we stayed mud free!”
Plan your run at Ben Geren Multi-Use Trailhead
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
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6 pm |
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