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South Arkansas Arboretum
4.6 ★★★★★ 257 Google reviews · Running trail in El Dorado, Arkansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from South Arkansas Arboretum'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.
Clean, peaceful outdoor space with flowers and hiking trails.
What runners say about South Arkansas Arboretum
“The path is kept very clean in spite of the falling leaves”
“I remember when the school started it we all played a little part in this beautiful landscape.”
This was a great little area to relax and have a nice walk in. Beautiful plants and so many butterflies. Also if you like to find Caches there is a great one in here.
An interesting little place that, though small, has an impressive variety of plants and trees to enjoy. It has paved paths to walk on with plenty of benches along the paths if you find yourself needing a seat.
Pretty park but it would be difficult for someone who has a disability like a mobility or limited vision disability because the paths are in rough shape in some places and limbs hang in the walk ways BUT they do keep the baths pretty clear otherwise. It's a beautiful park it really is. Love the little bunnies.
I visited the South Arkansas Arboretum a week after the winter storms of 2021, but it was still worth visiting and hiking. The trees are calming, but there is frequent vehicle traffic along the roads nearby, which took from the nature experience.
Trail conditions & character
“I remember when the school started it we all played a little part in this beautiful landscape.”
“It has paved paths to walk on with plenty of benches along the paths if you find yourself needing a seat.”
Plan your run at South Arkansas Arboretum
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitearkansasstateparks.com
- Phone+1 888-287-2757
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–7 pm |
Running trails near El Dorado
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
