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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Arkansas

Arkansas has 26 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 14 cities and towns — Little Rock, Bella Vista, Bentonville, Hot Springs and 10 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Lake Catherine State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,433 reviews

Hot Springs, AR

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,981 reviews

Bella Vista, AR

PavedScenic

Nature area with several waterfalls, a lake and creeks.

Slaughter Pen Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,091 reviews

Bentonville, AR

Mixed

Tail network popular among bikers, offering a variety of challenging courses in lush surrounds.

The Railyard Bike Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 884 reviews

Rogers, AR

LoopPavedShadedLit

Crowley's Ridge State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 456 reviews

Paragould, AR

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 401 reviews

Bentonville, AR

PavedScenic

Relaxed, 340-acre mountain bike preserve with miles of trails, plus a playground, a cafeand camping.

Twin Falls Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews

Harrison, AR

4 miNatural surfaceScenic

Scenic waterfall, generally with 3 streams, accessed by a steep drive.

South Arkansas Arboretum

4.6 ★★★★★ 257 reviews

El Dorado, AR

PavedScenic

Clean, peaceful outdoor space with flowers and hiking trails.

Northwoods Trails

4.9 ★★★★★ 223 reviews

Hot Springs, AR

65 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Mountain biking park featuring 21.5 mi. of cross-country, downhill, and flow trails on 2,000 acres.

Conner Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 246 reviews

Little Rock, AR

Scenic

Park offering a fishing pond and trails, plus benches and picnic tables.

Knoop Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 212 reviews

Little Rock, AR

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Park known for views of downtown and the river, with a relaxed atmosphere.

North Bentonville Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Bentonville, AR

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Outdoor park with paved paths, a dog park, walking trails and mountain bike trails.

Paragould Parks & Recreation

4.6 ★★★★★ 192 reviews

Paragould, AR

Paved

Family-friendly destination offering slides, soccer and softball fields, a playground, a splash pad and a pool.

Runway Bike Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

Springdale, AR

Paved

Biking park, with three skill-level trails, plus a helicopter and picnic tables.

Bayyari Park & Mountain Bike Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

Springdale, AR

LoopScenic

Park with a playground and picnic tables is also home to caves and hiking trails.

Arkansas Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Little Rock, AR

33 miLoopMixedScenic

Area featuring hiking trails and a peaceful, riverside atmosphere.

William Kirsch Preserve within Ranch North Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Little Rock, AR

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Wooded natural reserve where visitors can ride bikes, kayak or hike along flat trails.

Shaddox Hollow Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Rogers, AR

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Hot Springs, AR

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Waterside path with hills, art installations and sculptures, as well as benches for resting.

Bufflehead Bay Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

Roland, AR

25 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic, kid-friendly hiking paths, most of which are easy, wind along Lake Maumelle's shores.

OZ TRAILS BIKE PARK

4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Bella Vista, AR

Scenic

Magnolia Falls Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

Deer, AR

15 miNatural surfaceScenic

Mud Creek Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Fayetteville, AR

PavedScenic

Logan Springs Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Siloam Springs, AR

Scenic

Trailhead Blowing Springs Back 40

4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

Bella Vista, AR

Scenic

Area with kid-friendly hiking, plus mountain biking trails.

Old Post Mountain Bike Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Russellville, AR

Natural surface

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