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Thunder Chicken Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 317 Google reviews · Running trail in Springdale, Arkansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thunder Chicken 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.
Recreational hiking, biking, and fishing spot with a paved parking lot and bridge crossing Spring Creek.
What runners say about Thunder Chicken Trailhead
“Cool park includes lots of Smooth skating pavement with scenic views including an oval track around a small pond amounting to maybe 0.”
“All other trails are very beginner friendly (3-4 others).”
Pretty good trail in Springdale, we liked it! Lots of different ways to go, several miles of trails here to choose from. We enjoyed going over the fishing pond, the dock is very spacious! Lots of great places to put a hammock or just walk the trails, very family and pet friendly!
From the parking lot at W Pump Station Rd and N Silent Grove Rd, head west under the bridge on the Access Trail that parallels Spring Creek. Once you cross the bridge over the creek, take a left. This takes you to the climb with four switchback turns. Once you are at the top of the hill, you'll cross a dirt road.
We hiked here on a snowy day to checkout the bike trails, looking forward to riding here! Mt bike trails and paved trails. Really nice parks along one of the paved trails with fishing docks.
This is straight up one of my favorite locations in all of Springdale. It has an amazing trail system with various difficulty levels. Suitable for extremely technical riders to beginners. At the very end if your in it for the jumps this is the place a tucked away jump paradise.
Trail conditions & character
“From the parking lot at W Pump Station Rd and N Silent Grove Rd, head west under the bridge on the Access Trail that parallels Spring Creek.”
“Paved paths go steeply uphill to a park/bathrooms and through a disc golf course.”
“Lots of great places to put a hammock or just walk the trails, very family and pet friendly!”
“Cool park includes lots of Smooth skating pavement with scenic views including an oval track around a small pond amounting to maybe 0.”
“This takes you to the climb with four switchback turns.”
“There are no big obstacles to contend with, but the climb at the beginning of the trail can be difficult due to the rocky conditions.”
Plan your run at Thunder Chicken Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 479-750-8185
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
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