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Delta Heritage Trail State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in West Helena, Arkansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 71 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Delta Heritage Trail State 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.
Campground, plus a visitors center showing an Arkansas speckled kingsnake on display.
What runners say about Delta Heritage Trail State Park
“A relatively new, well maintained and adventurous trail for a lovely spring or summer morning or evening ride especially from Mellwood, Arkansas south.”
“Make the effort, you'll enjoy this well maintained, beautiful, peaceful trail.”
“Make the effort, you'll enjoy this well maintained, beautiful, peaceful trail.”
Camping is OPEN since June 1st. Had a great night's stay here. Fee is $14, pay at front if no envelopes in the box. If beyond closing time, just pay in the morning. Sites are walk-in only, park vehicles in the parking lot.
Missed opportunity on the cotton gin museum and actually putting the delta history in that would be nice . The trail so far is wonderful . It's an old train line . So pretty eat trail it's got the distance it take to Arkansas city . This is an brand new park so hopefully it will grow into something big and awesome .
As an outdoor adventurer, state parks are my go to place to visit. Delta Heritage Trail State Park was an absolute delight. The trails are absolutely beautiful. I unfortunately was so enthralled with this one I forgot to take pictures lol. As a photographer this is definitely a photo opportunity for portraits.
A relatively new, well maintained and adventurous trail for a lovely spring or summer morning or evening ride especially from Mellwood, Arkansas south. Can’t wait til the work is complete across the rivers connecting the north and south sides together!
Trail conditions & character
“Then the section from Mellwood south across the rivers or vice versa, in my opinion will be some of the best riding for the habitat views on the entire trail!”
“We biked the 12 miles from the visitor center to Lake View, then back.”
“North bound or south bound bikers needing a place to stay, look no further than Delta Oaks Lodge less than a quarter mile to the east from Mellwood, Arkansas trailhead!”
“Make the effort, you'll enjoy this well maintained, beautiful, peaceful trail.”
“Sites are in excellent condition just watch out for the slippery wood lining the gravel.”
“They have bathrooms if you need a pit stop before heading to the next stop.”
Plan your run at Delta Heritage Trail State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance71 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitearkansasstateparks.com
- Phone+1 870-572-2352
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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