Hiking in Arkansas: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Arkansas, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 3 trails in 3 regions.

By François Dumaine

Explore the regions

Lake Ouachita, The Ouachitas · photo from the LGPO trail page

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The regions in Arkansas

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Arkansas?

1 of our 3 trails are rated easy; The Ozarks (1) have the most. For a first trail: War Eagle Trail (1.6 km, 30 min).

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: Capital (Arkansas) (1 trails) and The Ouachitas (1 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.