With Waterfalls And Wildflowers, Lake Leatherwood Is A Stunning Arkansas Nature Walk

The natural beauty flowing from Lake Leatherwood makes this the prettiest little loop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas! This expansive city park features well over 1,000 acres of forest as well as a stunning 85-acre spring-fed lake. The history of Lake Leatherwood City Park in Arkansas is quite interesting, but today we’re focused on the gorgeous nature trail. Let’s take a stroll to see waterfalls, wildflowers, and more on one of the most refreshing spring hikes in Arkansas!

It's impossible to not feel refreshed when walking around Lake Leatherwood!

This gorgeous scenery is part of Lake Leatherwood Loop, a lovely city park in Eureka Springs. The majority of the park was originally built by the WPA in the early 40s. This is one park where the history and beauty are evenly matched!

There are a plethora of reasons to visit the park whenever you're in town...

The lake has plenty of recreation including kayaking and fishing but even the dam has significance! In addition to featuring a beautiful waterfall, the spring-fed lake is formed by one of the largest hand-cut limestone dams in the nation!

...but our favorite reason is the trail system!

The park has about 25 miles of trails including today's featured hike - Lake Leatherwood Loop. The loop encompasses Beacham Trail and the Fuller Trail to create a 4.2-mile trek.

The loop is perfect for families looking for multiple nature treasures.

The trail crosses above the waterfall, around interesting geological formations, wildflowers, and foot bridges. Play a game of nature bingo and see just how much flora and fauna you can discover!

Find pretty purple coneflowers or feel tranquil next to the lake's lily pads.

The trail is not completely paved but is well-worn and well-marked! Younger hikers as well as (leashed) four-legged friends should be able to take on this trail. In addition to the wildflowers and waterfall, this loop also has a small collection of geocaches to find!

Whether you're coming for a weekend nature retreat or just a quick stroll around the park, Lake Leatherwood is a natural treasure in Arkansas!

As always, be sure to practice the Leave No Trace Principles. For a GPS-friendly map and more information about the hike, check out the Lake Leatherwood trail listing.

Have you hiked the Lake Leatherwood trail in Arkansas? If so, did you see wildflowers while you were out? Tell us about your experience in the comments below. Also, before you leave for this or any hike in Arkansas, be sure to download your free trial of AllTrails+, which offers get access to offline maps, trail information, lots of perks, and more.