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Park On The River

4.6 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in Maumelle, Arkansas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Park On The River'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.

ScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

Relaxed park along the river, featuring a boat ramp, as well as views of Pinnacle Mountain, plus seating and a dock.

What runners say about Park On The River

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (114 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Beautiful view of the Arkansas river and you can see Pinnacle mountain from here.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Clean and quiet but very limited parking some days with boaters.”

A lovely little lunch time park is what I call this. The trail is short but you can definitely stretch your legs and get a few steps in. Beautiful view of the Arkansas river and you can see Pinnacle mountain from here. There's a boat ramp and additional parking up the hill.

★★★★★ — Sandra , Dec 2023

It's beautiful and quiet. Never crowded and a great place to walk your dog or have a picnic. I see people fishing off the dock too! It's a hidden gem for sure.

★★★★★ — Julie , May 2019

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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

“Beautiful view of the Arkansas river and you can see Pinnacle mountain from here.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Beautiful area on the Arkansas River with a boat ramp & parking area.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Clean and quiet but very limited parking some days with boaters.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • Websitemaumelleparksandrec.recdesk.com
  • Phone+1 501-851-6990

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–9 pm
Friday 6:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–9 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–9 pm

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 Park On The River

11903 Crystal Hill Rd, Maumelle, AR 72113

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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.