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Scenic Running Trails in Arkansas
Arkansas has 135 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 43 cities and towns — Little Rock, Fayetteville, Hot Springs, Bentonville and 39 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Tanyard Creek Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,981 reviews
Nature area with several waterfalls, a lake and creeks.
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,466 reviews
Expansive park provides hiking trails with mountain vistas, canoeing, a visitor center & arboretum.
Lake Fayetteville Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,454 reviews
Laid-back, sprawling natural space offering a boat dock, fishing & trails for walking & biking.
Craighead Forest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,375 reviews
Sizable park with hiking trails, a playground, sport courts, disc golf & a lake for fishing.
Lake Dardanelle State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,942 reviews
Park offering a visitor center with aquatic exhibits, campgrounds & a fishing tournament pavillion.
Pea Ridge National Military Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,446 reviews
Large, intact former Civil War battlefield, with hiking & horseback riding trails & a small museum.
Lake Fort Smith State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,335 reviews
In a scenic Ozark valley, this lakeside setting offers camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking & cabins.
Woolly Hollow State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,295 reviews
Lakeside natural area with boat rental & launching, campsites, hiking trails, showers & a snack bar.
Orchards Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews
Charming, spacious public park featuring a lake & fountain, open fields & a tranquil flower garden.
Beaverfork Park Lake
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,335 reviews
Vast lakefront area with swimming, fishing, a boat launch, sports facilities & picnic areas.
Carol Ann Cross Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,078 reviews
Community park featuring a playground, a pavilion, walking trails, a pond, restrooms & more.
Entergy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 995 reviews
Waterside recreational park offering walking trails, fishing spots, playgrounds & a scenic overlook.
Kessler Mountain Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 948 reviews
Green space featuring trails for hiking & mountain biking along with soccer & baseball fields.
J.B. Hunt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 843 reviews
Massive, 200-acre mainstay for recreation, with sports fields, hiking & biking trails & swing sets.
Lake Willastein Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 833 reviews
Lake and riverside park with walking trails and fishing, plus a playground, boat moorings and barbecues, plus picnic tables.
Cook's Landing Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 818 reviews
Park offering trails for walking, biking, and running, plus fishing and a boat ramp.
Boyle Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 852 reviews
This sizable park features multiple trails & play areas, sports facilities & a fishing stream.
Harry E. Kelley River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
Recreational park on the river featuring an outdoor amphitheater, picnic tables, trails & fishing.
Two Rivers Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 690 reviews
Natural area with bike paths, picnic tables, a playground, and trails.
Blowing Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 700 reviews
Park offering picnic and barbecue facilities, walking trails, and mountain bike riding.
Emerald Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 679 reviews
Park with a paved trail along a river, popular for walking, hiking, and biking.
Two Rivers Park Bridge
4.8 ★★★★★ 650 reviews
Park featuring paths for strolling and biking plus fishing and boating.
Allsopp Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 654 reviews
Scenic spot with hiking & biking trails, a pavilion, ball fields, a playground & tennis courts.
Berryhill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 654 reviews
7.2-acre park with a playground, ball field & picnic areas, plus trails, volleyball & tennis courts.
Creekside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
A scenic creek & walking trail run through this park with lots of open space & picnic areas.
Spring Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 568 reviews
7 landscaped acres featuring ball courts, a playground, walking trail & holiday light show.
Bona Dea Trails & Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 542 reviews
186-acre park with a protected wetland habitat for native species criss-crossed with trails.
Cadron Settlement Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
This 150-acre park features a reconstructed blockhouse, a boat ramp, hiking trails & more.
Lake Frierson State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 496 reviews
Water-focused area for anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts, featuring playgrounds and campsites.
Park Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 474 reviews
Wooded park with a hiking trail, springs & a big covered pavilion with picnic tables & fireplaces.
AGFC Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 460 reviews
Learning center with animals, exhibits & self-guided trails through wetlands, forests & prairies.
Millwood State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 463 reviews
Lakefront park featuring alligators as well as camping, hiking trails and playgrounds.
Fort Smith Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 453 reviews
Riverside park boasting a dog park, a playground and picnic tables, plus trails.
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
Relaxed, 340-acre mountain bike preserve with miles of trails, plus a playground, a cafeand camping.
Gordon Long Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Shady, forested park featuring a children's playground, picnic space & creekside nature trails.
Cooper Park - Mountain Home Parks & Recreation
4.6 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
Public park with a pool, baseball field, youth & senior centers, playground & 2 pavilions.
Lake Sequoyah Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 354 reviews
Picturesque park offering nature trails, a marina & boat ramp, plus bird-watching opportunities.
Sugarloaf Mountain Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
Area with trails to a summit featuring views and rock climbing, plus a pond.
Batesville City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Open park featuring playgrounds and picnic tables, along with views of the White River.
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Well-maintained, picnic-friendly outdoor area featuring caves, waterfalls and a lake.
Thunder Chicken Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 317 reviews
Recreational hiking, biking, and fishing spot with a paved parking lot and bridge crossing Spring Creek.
Kerr Station Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 317 reviews
Playground, lake and disc golf spot, dog-friendly park boasting dog watering stations.
Bella Vista Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 314 reviews
Dog-friendly, 132-acre park with a fitness trail & playground, plus a picnic shelter & war memorial.
Wilbur D. Mills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Clean park featuring a playground, basketball court and trails.
Lee Creek Reservoir Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
Park with fishing and boat access to the Lee Creek Reservoir, plus trails for hiking, walking and biking.
Lake Poinsett State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
Kid-friendly state park offering a campground, picnic tables, a playground, and hiking trails.
Cedar Glades Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Mountain-biking and hiking trails through tall pines, plus a playground and disc golf course.
Twin Falls Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Scenic waterfall, generally with 3 streams, accessed by a steep drive.
Torraine Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a small lake along with paved and dirt trails for walking, biking and hiking.
Sunset Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Hiking trail in Hot Springs National Park over 10+ mi. of varied terrain with scenic overlooks.
South Arkansas Arboretum
4.6 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Clean, peaceful outdoor space with flowers and hiking trails.
Riverside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Pleasant park featuring playground equipment and hiking trails, plus rock formations and river access.
Lee Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 272 reviews
Quiet park featuring a boat ramp and riverside trails, as well as picnic areas.
William E. Clark Presidential Park Wetlands
4.6 ★★★★★ 253 reviews
Popular park known for its river views, steel bridge and trails.
Northwoods Trails
4.9 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Mountain biking park featuring 21.5 mi. of cross-country, downhill, and flow trails on 2,000 acres.
Conner Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 246 reviews
Park offering a fishing pond and trails, plus benches and picnic tables.
West Mountain Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Gentle 1.2-mile trail winding through mature forest, with vista points & access to other trails.
Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Hiking and mountain biking trails crossing a rocky ridge, plus a fishing pond and climbing areas.
Knoop Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Park known for views of downtown and the river, with a relaxed atmosphere.
Mount Sequoyah Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Rustic forest park featuring hiking & mountain-bike trail loops through heavily wooded terrain.
McKissic Springs Station Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Park featuring a playground, splash pad and covered pavilion.
North Bentonville Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Outdoor park with paved paths, a dog park, walking trails and mountain bike trails.
Goat Rock Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Moderate 1.1-mile trail leading through forest to a vista point offering Ouachita Mountain views.
Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square
4.7 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and a public restroom, plus lighted trails.
Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head/back 40
4.9 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Outdoor recreation spot with hiking and mountain biking trails, plus a public restroom.
North Shore Riverwalk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
City park featuring a riverwalk, trails, and a bridge, plus space for kids.
AGFC J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Bayyari Park & Mountain Bike Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic tables is also home to caves and hiking trails.
Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
Park offering 14 miles of hiking paths (some overgrown) as well as mountain-bike trails and cyclo-cross courses.
Arkansas Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Area featuring hiking trails and a peaceful, riverside atmosphere.
Tufa Terrace Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Scenic trail & promenade in a natural setting leading to unique geothermal waterfalls.
Paige Falls / Broadwater Hollow
4.8 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Kid-friendly creek and waterfall surrounded by trails, accessible via a rough dirt road.
Park On The River
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Relaxed park along the river, featuring a boat ramp, as well as views of Pinnacle Mountain, plus seating and a dock.
Lake Sequoyah Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Hiking, horseback riding, and dog walking destination featuring a waterfall and scenic lake views.
Delta Heritage Trail State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Campground, plus a visitors center showing an Arkansas speckled kingsnake on display.
Indian Rockhouse Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Hiking area featuring caves, rock formations, and springs, suitable for hikers of all experience levels.
Gulpha Gorge Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Short, steep route leading down to camping at Gulpha Gorge Creek, plus connections to other trails.
Stagecoach Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 97 reviews
Tranquil neighborhood park featuring a playground and basketball court.
Ronnie Udouj Walking Trail.
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Park offering a river, benches, walking trails, and fishing spots.
William Kirsch Preserve within Ranch North Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Wooded natural reserve where visitors can ride bikes, kayak or hike along flat trails.
Maxfield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Small public green space featuring a fountain and playground equipment for kids.
Gregory Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Trails, including downhill tracks, in a wooded area, with a skateboard ramp.
Fort Smith Riverfront Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Park featuring a paved trail for walking, biking, and skating, plus rentals.
Coler Creek Park North Gateway
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Mountain bike park featuring trails and jump lines for all skill levels, plus a coffee shop.
Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Waterside path with hills, art installations and sculptures, as well as benches for resting.
Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Popular park with paved and natural paths along the edge of Lake Dardanelle for hiking and biking.
Hideout Hollow Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Hiking trail past rock formations and a bluff featuring two waterfalls.
Bufflehead Bay Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Scenic, kid-friendly hiking paths, most of which are easy, wind along Lake Maumelle's shores.
Cedar Glades Park Trail Head
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Dog-friendly destination with a playground, popular for mountain biking and RC planes.
Big Rock Quarry Bike Park Pump Track
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Public park featuring a bike pump track with jumps and gorgeous river views.
Jewel Moore Nature Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Natural area designated as a national reserve offering kid-friendly hikes.
Mountain Top Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
Easy wooded hiking path with connecting trails leading to the top of West Mountain.
Trailhead Blowing Springs Back 40
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
Area with kid-friendly hiking, plus mountain biking trails.
David's Trail Robinson Point Road Intersection #2
4.6 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
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- Little Rock
- Fayetteville
- Hot Springs
- Bentonville
- Fort Smith
- Bella Vista
- Harrison
- Hot Springs National Park
- Rogers
- Springdale
- North Little Rock
- Roland
- Russellville
- Conway
- Jonesboro
- Searcy
- Siloam Springs
- Batesville
- Lowell
- Maumelle
- Mountain Home
- Mountain View
- Van Buren
- Arkadelphia
- Ashdown
- Bryant
- Cabot
- Centerton
- Deer
- El Dorado
- Farmington
- Garfield
- Gentry
- Greenbrier
- Harrisburg
- Heber Springs
- Magnolia
- Mountainburg
- Paragould
- Sherwood
- Umpire
- West Helena
- Yellville
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