6 Cool And Calming Hikes To Take In Arkansas To Help You Reflect On The Year Ahead
There’s no shortage of scenic places to hike in Arkansas, and while many of the trails are tried-and-true favorites, there are countless others that offer nothing but peace and quiet (and, you know, the opportunity to get your heart pumping a bit!) Here are some of the best hikes in Arkansas for those days you need the R&R only Mother Nature can provide:






What are your picks for the best relaxing hikes in Arkansas? Are there any new-to-you trails on this list that you can’t wait to tackle? Share your plans with us in the comments below! And don’t forget to add your outdoor captures to our Facebook group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than the Natural State’s stunning nature.
For more of our picks for the best hikes in Arkansas, be sure to bookmark this article: A Nature Lovers Definitive Guide To Arkansas’s Natural Beauty – Parks, Beaches, Hikes, And More!
Best hikes in Arkansas
What are the best waterfall hikes in Arkansas?
Nothing beats the plethora of waterfalls residing in the Natural State. It would take a lifetime to visit every single one, but there are several stunning waterfalls in Arkansas that simply can’t be missed. From the largest to the most unique, there are some true stunners in Arkansas that are worth chasing on the trails including Hemmed-In Hollow Falls, the Three Bears Falls, Glory Hole Falls, Haw Creek Falls, Twin Falls, Mirror Lake Falls, Cossatot Falls, and Falls Creek Falls.
What are some beautiful hikes in Arkansas?
Call us biased, but we truly believe each and every trail in the Natural State is worth tackling. But since we’re playing favorites, we put together this list of a dozen amazing hikes in Arkansas, designed to be taken over the course of a year in order to best showcase the beauty of each month and season in the state.
In terms of “most beautiful” trails, High Bank Twin Falls is a lovely hike that features a 75-foot double waterfall that’s positively stunning after a big spring rain. Another beautiful hike in Arkansas is the Kings River Falls Trail. Relatively flat and just over one mile, this trail is perfect for the entire family. The trail isn’t just easy, though. It’s brimming with beautiful scenery, including a 10-foot waterfall! During warm weather, the pool below the fall is perfect for a refreshing dip. (What can we say? We’re partial to waterfall hikes here in Arkansas!)
What are the best short hikes in Arkansas?
You could probably hike Arkansas trails forever and still never see all of the wonders the Natural State has to offer. And happily, you don’t have to hike forever (or even many miles) in order to enjoy the landscape here. These 12 hikes are all five miles long or less and venture through some of the most beautiful forests, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, state parks, and natural preserves in the Natural State.