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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.

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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Ouachita National Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,737 reviews

Hot Springs, AR

Scenic

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,981 reviews

Bella Vista, AR

PavedScenic

Nature area with several waterfalls, a lake and creeks.

Lake Fayetteville Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,454 reviews

Fayetteville, AR

PavedScenic

Laid-back, sprawling natural space offering a boat dock, fishing & trails for walking & biking.

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,375 reviews

Jonesboro, AR

LoopMixedShadedLit

Sizable park with hiking trails, a playground, sport courts, disc golf & a lake for fishing.

Lake Dardanelle State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,942 reviews

Russellville, AR

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a visitor center with aquatic exhibits, campgrounds & a fishing tournament pavillion.

Pea Ridge National Military Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,446 reviews

Garfield, AR

6 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Large, intact former Civil War battlefield, with hiking & horseback riding trails & a small museum.

Lake Fort Smith State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,335 reviews

Mountainburg, AR

Scenic

In a scenic Ozark valley, this lakeside setting offers camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking & cabins.

Entergy Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 995 reviews

Hot Springs, AR

MixedShadedScenic

Waterside recreational park offering walking trails, fishing spots, playgrounds & a scenic overlook.

Murphy Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 894 reviews

Springdale, AR

PavedShaded

This 40-acre park features a fishing pond, a playground, a rec center, an aquatics center & more.

Lake Willastein Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 833 reviews

Maumelle, AR

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Little Rock, AR

PavedScenic

Natural area with bike paths, picnic tables, a playground, and trails.

Blowing Springs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 700 reviews

Bella Vista, AR

MixedShadedLitScenic

Park offering picnic and barbecue facilities, walking trails, and mountain bike riding.

Emerald Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 679 reviews

North Little Rock, AR

PavedScenic

Park with a paved trail along a river, popular for walking, hiking, and biking.

Lake Frierson State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 496 reviews

Jonesboro, AR

2 miScenicDog-friendly

Water-focused area for anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts, featuring playgrounds and campsites.

Millwood State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 463 reviews

Ashdown, AR

4 miScenic

Lakefront park featuring alligators as well as camping, hiking trails and playgrounds.

Fort Smith Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 453 reviews

Fort Smith, AR

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Riverside park boasting a dog park, a playground and picnic tables, plus trails.

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.

Pea Ridge City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 368 reviews

Pea Ridge, AR

MixedDog-friendly

Spacious tree-filled fixture boasting a basketball court and an amphitheater for live entertainment.

Batesville City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 323 reviews

Batesville, AR

LitScenic

Open park featuring playgrounds and picnic tables, along with views of the White River.

Bella Vista Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 314 reviews

Bentonville, AR

LoopScenic

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

Van Buren, AR

LoopScenicDog-friendly

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

Harrisburg, AR

1.1 miLoopScenic

Kid-friendly state park offering a campground, picnic tables, a playground, and hiking trails.

Torraine Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

Fort Smith, AR

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

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

Van Buren, AR

Scenic

Quiet park featuring a boat ramp and riverside trails, as well as picnic areas.

William E. Clark Presidential Park Wetlands

4.6 ★★★★★ 253 reviews

Little Rock, AR

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Popular park known for its river views, steel bridge and 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.

Goat Rock Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 197 reviews

Hot Springs National Park, AR

1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Springdale, AR

Natural surfaceScenic

Arkansas Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Little Rock, AR

33 miLoopMixedScenic

Area featuring hiking trails and a peaceful, riverside atmosphere.

Lorance Creek Natural Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews

Little Rock, AR

Mixed

Park On The River

4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

Maumelle, AR

Scenic

Relaxed park along the river, featuring a boat ramp, as well as views of Pinnacle Mountain, plus seating and a dock.

Eliana Chacon Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Siloam Springs, AR

ShadedLit

Delta Heritage Trail State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 106 reviews

West Helena, AR

71 miCrushed gravelScenic

Campground, plus a visitors center showing an Arkansas speckled kingsnake on display.

City Lake Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Siloam Springs, AR

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Stagecoach Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 97 reviews

Fort Smith, AR

Scenic

Tranquil neighborhood park featuring a playground and basketball court.

Ronnie Udouj Walking Trail.

4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

Fort Smith, AR

1 miPavedShadedScenic

Park offering a river, benches, walking trails, and fishing spots.

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.

Fort Smith Riverfront Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Fort Smith, AR

PavedLitScenic

Park featuring a paved trail for walking, biking, and skating, plus rentals.

Hideout Hollow Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Harrison, AR

2 miNatural surfaceScenic

Hiking trail past rock formations and a bluff featuring two waterfalls.

Jefferson Park Outdoor Amphitheater

4.2 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews

Texarkana, AR

Dog-friendly

Park featuring a large space for kids and an area with obstacles for dogs.

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.

Shaw Family Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Springdale, AR

Dog-friendly

Kid-friendly recreational spot featuring dog runs, ponds, tennis courts and playgrounds.

Rocky Valley Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Little Rock, AR

33 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Mud Creek Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Fayetteville, AR

PavedScenic

Byrd Lake Natural Area

3.9 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

Pine Bluff, AR

Clabber Creek Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Fayetteville, AR

MixedDog-friendly

Loon Point Park and Farkleberry Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Roland, AR

Scenic

Ruth Armstrong Nature Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews

Fort Smith, AR

8 Mile Creek Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 18 reviews

Paragould, AR

8 mi

Chesney Prairie Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Siloam Springs, AR

Slunger Creek Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Hot Springs, AR

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