Posted in Arkansas
August 07, 2017
If There Are Only 5 Hikes You Ever Do In Arkansas, Make Them These
You could walk a long way on Arkansas trails and have a lovely time doing it too, but there’s a simple truth about Arkansas trails that we’d be silly to overlook: there are an awful lot of them. How do you choose among that multitude of trails? One good way would be to take my excellent advice and do these five hikes.
In the description of each trail, you’ll find a link to an entire article about it. You should click those links. The pictures are lovely and you’ll find helpful directions, too.
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Let’s face it; Whitaker Point is going to land near the top of most Natural State bucket lists. That view is unbelievably beautiful, downright breathtaking, really, and Whitaker Point Trail isn’t a terribly difficult hike. You do have to watch your step up near those bluffs, but you’d be missing out if you passed up this easy hike and its jaw-dropping payoff.
You can find directions and more information by reading this article.
You can find directions and more information by reading this article.
Cedar Falls Trail is a bit more difficult that Whitaker Point Trail, but it has a payoff that’s well worth the effort. Cedar Falls Trail is about two miles round trip, and it’s one of the prettiest trails in the Natural State. You’ll love the rock formations and creek you’ll see along the way, but nothing comes close to the beauty of 95 foot Cedar Falls.
You can learn more about Cedar Falls Trail and find directions by clicking here.
You can learn more about Cedar Falls Trail and find directions by clicking here.
If you’re looking for a little time in the Ouachitas, you can always brave the Little Missouri Trail. All in all, the Little Missouri Trail is right around eleven miles long. If you’re not feeling up to taking quite that long a hike, you can always choose to hike as long as you want and then head back. The Little Missouri Trail will show you gorgeous views of the Ouachita Mountain forests, and the scenic Little Missouri River, too.
You’ll find more information at this link.
You’ll find more information at this link.
Flickr/Jessica Wilson
Lost Valley Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Arkansas. Part of that popularity is due to how easy it is, but mostly it’s popular because of its incredible beauty. You’ll find Eden Falls there, along with so much greenery you’ll feel like you really have found Eden. Lost Valley Trail is 2.2 miles round trip, and it’s 2.2 miles you’ll want to experience for yourself.
You can find directions to the trailhead and more information by reading this article.
You can find directions to the trailhead and more information by reading this article.
Caddo Bend Trail is waiting for you if you’re up for a rather strenuous hike. This trail is 3.8 miles long, and it’s just as pretty as a picture. It will take you around the peninsula in Lake Ouachita, showing you pretty mountain sunsets and the pristine waters of Arkansas’s clearest lake. Though the hike does include a bit of climbing, the views are well worth it.
You can learn all about this underrated hike by clicking here.
You can learn all about this underrated hike by clicking here.
If you’re interested in a bucket list full of fantastic, easy hikes, click here. In fact, you may want to see these short hikes and this extremely long hike, too.
