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Fort Smith Riverfront Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Smith, Arkansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fort Smith Riverfront Trail'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.
Park featuring a paved trail for walking, biking, and skating, plus rentals.
What runners say about Fort Smith Riverfront Trail
“Very clean, well manicured, tucked between downtown and the river boasting an all accessible paved trail.”
“If you go into the forest trails use tick spray bc boy we were covered lol didn't know it was serene through that area though.”
Nice wide paved trail, overly maintained in my opinion but a peaceful place to get some miles in.
Never been to Fort Smith? This is the place to start! Live here, and want to go on a date? This is the place to come! Have desire to exercise and ride a bike? This is the area to explore! Want to unwind and simply relax? This is the path for a walk! ...Fort Smith- Fort Smoooth!!!!!
Very clean, well manicured, tucked between downtown and the river boasting an all accessible paved trail. Bikes for rent for the trail/ city. Definitely consider bringing your mountain/ bmx bike, scooters, skates/ boards for the park.
Such a gem for those who love long hikes and walking down the river! It was such a great surprise and discovery on my trip to Fort Smith
Trail conditions & character
“We actually parked halfway in the middle by the new rv park being built and walked to the steel bridge going left on the concrete trail.”
“If you go into the forest trails use tick spray bc boy we were covered lol didn't know it was serene through that area though.”
“Beautiful walking and biking trail along the river.”
Plan your run at Fort Smith Riverfront Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Websitefortsmithparks.com
- Phone+1 479-784-2368
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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