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Cadron Settlement Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 553 Google reviews · Running trail in Conway, Arkansas · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Cadron Settlement Park'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.

Open 24hScenic

This 150-acre park features a reconstructed blockhouse, a boat ramp, hiking trails & more.

What runners say about Cadron Settlement Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (553 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“There was plenty of picnic tables and it seemed well kept.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“The old Blockhouse is very interesting and has historical signs, with a great view of the river.”

This was the first time I have ever visited this park. It is a nice enough park. With river access and trails. Very peaceful. Full of history but with mixed emotions because my father's family were Cherokee.

★★★★★ — Sherri , Dec 2024

We LOVE this park. The old Blockhouse is very interesting and has historical signs, with a great view of the river. Great for pictures. There are many walking and biking trails as well as picnic areas and a Pavillion.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Oct 2023

Nice place to hike around in the forest. Not too busy when we were there. There was about 20 tent campsites. No water spigot that we saw. Bring big spray. There is an old block fort to check out.

★★★★☆ — Chris , Jun 2022

Beautiful lookout. We enjoyed the walking trails! There was plenty of picnic tables and it seemed well kept. First time visiting. Will be back!

★★★★★ — Carrie , Sep 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“The old Blockhouse is very interesting and has historical signs, with a great view of the river.”

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Plan your run at Cadron Settlement Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websiteconwayparks.com
  • Phone+1 501-450-6186

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cadron Settlement Park

6200 Hwy 319 W, Conway, AR 72034

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.