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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Arkansas
Arkansas has 53 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 26 cities and towns — Little Rock, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Fayetteville and 22 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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Tanyard Creek Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,981 reviews
Nature area with several waterfalls, a lake and creeks.
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.
Entergy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 995 reviews
Waterside recreational park offering walking trails, fishing spots, playgrounds & a scenic overlook.
Murphy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 894 reviews
This 40-acre park features a fishing pond, a playground, a rec center, an aquatics center & more.
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.
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.
Lake Frierson State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 496 reviews
Water-focused area for anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts, featuring playgrounds and campsites.
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.
Pea Ridge City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
Spacious tree-filled fixture boasting a basketball court and an amphitheater for live entertainment.
Batesville City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Open park featuring playgrounds and picnic tables, along with views of the White River.
Bella Vista Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 314 reviews
Dog-friendly, 132-acre park with a fitness trail & playground, plus a picnic shelter & war memorial.
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.
Torraine Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a small lake along with paved and dirt trails for walking, biking and hiking.
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.
Knoop Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Park known for views of downtown and the river, with a relaxed atmosphere.
Goat Rock Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Moderate 1.1-mile trail leading through forest to a vista point offering Ouachita Mountain views.
AGFC J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Arkansas Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Area featuring hiking trails and a peaceful, riverside atmosphere.
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.
Delta Heritage Trail State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Campground, plus a visitors center showing an Arkansas speckled kingsnake on display.
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.
Fort Smith Riverfront Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Park featuring a paved trail for walking, biking, and skating, plus rentals.
Hideout Hollow Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Hiking trail past rock formations and a bluff featuring two waterfalls.
Jefferson Park Outdoor Amphitheater
4.2 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews
Park featuring a large space for kids and an area with obstacles for dogs.
Bufflehead Bay Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Scenic, kid-friendly hiking paths, most of which are easy, wind along Lake Maumelle's shores.
Shaw Family Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Kid-friendly recreational spot featuring dog runs, ponds, tennis courts and playgrounds.
Byrd Lake Natural Area
3.9 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews
Ruth Armstrong Nature Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews
Chesney Prairie Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
Slunger Creek Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
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- Siloam Springs
- Springdale
- Bella Vista
- Bentonville
- Jonesboro
- Maumelle
- Roland
- Van Buren
- Ashdown
- Batesville
- Garfield
- Harrisburg
- Harrison
- Hot Springs National Park
- Mountainburg
- North Little Rock
- Paragould
- Pea Ridge
- Pine Bluff
- Russellville
- Texarkana
- West Helena
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