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Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Hot Springs, Arkansas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Hot Springs Creek Greenway 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.
Waterside path with hills, art installations and sculptures, as well as benches for resting.
What runners say about Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail
“Very well maintained, basically level trail along the creek with a lot of shade.”
“Beautiful walk that takes you to the main street in Hot Springs.”
“Very well maintained, basically level trail along the creek with a lot of shade.”
Beautiful walk that takes you to the main street in Hot Springs. Lots of scenery along the way and all paved.
Would rate a 4.5 overall. 70% shaded from 9-11 am. Combination of asphalt/concrete, industrial, stream side, through the forest, along and crossing streets, art, power lines, benches, generally flat, wildlife, bathrooms, water fountains, dog friendly, wide trails, etc. Well done, Hot Springs!
Traveling from Wisconsin, which has very good bike trails. This is one of the top five in the United States. Relatively level and very smooth asphalt. So much to look at… Babbling Brooks, Art, farmers market, old buildings, falling down buildings, nature, and the changing of leaves.
Pretty paved walking area along a creek. There is lots of shade on part of the walk, then full sun on the hilly part. There is a large section with an open grassy area but no picnic tables, so bring your blanket to eat by the creek. There are some lovely art installations along the walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Nicely paved, wide, gentle hills, great views of the creek.”
“There is lots of shade on part of the walk, then full sun on the hilly part.”
“Beautiful walk that takes you to the main street in Hot Springs.”
“Very well maintained, basically level trail along the creek with a lot of shade.”
“Very well maintained, basically level trail along the creek with a lot of shade.”
“Very wide paths and great for taking dogs for a walk”
“Easy to walk, wheelchair accessible from what I can see.”
Plan your run at Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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.
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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