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Lake Sequoyah Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Running trail in Fayetteville, Arkansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Sequoyah 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.
Hiking, horseback riding, and dog walking destination featuring a waterfall and scenic lake views.
What runners say about Lake Sequoyah Trailhead
“When the falls are low on water you can climb on top and walk all the way to the damn to get some beautiful images.”
“The waterfall is pretty, but the trails aren't well maintained or clearly marked.”
Plenty of areas to explore. Several places to take photos including the spillway and waterfall. Can walk pretty far into the center of the stream by using the flat rocky stream bed or walking along an old pipe that crosses the stream.
Beautiful and serene along the lake. Very easy out and back but narrow in many areas so kindly yield to dogs and their person for space to pass. Boat ramp across the street. Single lane bring to get to trailhead. Picnic tables available, no playground nor restrooms. Trailhead map and marked trail.
When the falls are low on water you can climb on top and walk all the way to the damn to get some beautiful images. The trails are nice but you need to watch it for seed ticks in the summer.
The trails were easy to follow and what a beautiful place to see! Definitely worth the drive. When you enter the town for where the lake is turn where you see the sign Lake Sequoyah because Google takes you to someone’s private drive!!!!
Trail conditions & character
“When the falls are low on water you can climb on top and walk all the way to the damn to get some beautiful images.”
“Waterfall might be difficult to spot, but very close from the parking lot.”
“Can walk pretty far into the center of the stream by using the flat rocky stream bed or walking along an old pipe that crosses the stream.”
“Very easy out and back but narrow in many areas so kindly yield to dogs and their person for space to pass.”
Plan your run at Lake Sequoyah Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefayetteville-ar.gov
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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