Arklahoma HikerPosts in West Arkansas including including the White Rock Mountain (Ozark National Forest) and Mount Magazine, Mount Nebo, and Lake Fort Smith state parks. Also see West Arkansas Trails Page.
There are two unique loop hikes in the Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area in the Ozark National Forest (north Pope County). One of these is the 1.8-mile Kings Bluff Loop Trail. This trail features great rock formations and spectacular overlooks. And during the wet season, you can see the 114-foot King Bluff Falls, one of the […]
Falling Water Falls, in the Ozark National Forest (north Pope County), is a beautiful rock overhang waterfall. This 10-foot waterfall is also a popular swimming hole. It is near the community of Ben Hur and not far from the Richland Creek Wilderness Area. Check out Brent’s profile of Falling Water Falls here. These are some pics […]
Wells Lake Trail is a pleasant and easy .7-mile ADA-accessible trail at Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center in Barling (near Fort Smith, Sebastian County). It makes a loop around Wells Lake, a popular fishing spot.
The Summit Park Trail at Mount Nebo State Park (Yell County, near Russellville) is one of the two coolest trails at the park. (The Rim Trail is the other.) The trail is named for the former Summit Park Hotel (1889-1918). This wonderfully scenic loop trail along the west side of Mount Nebo is just 1.6 miles long, but […]
The Summit Park Trail, named for the Summit Park Hotel (1889-1918), is one of the two coolest trails at Mount Nebo State Park (Yell County, near Russellville). (The Rim Trail is the other.) Summit Park Trail is a vigorous walk with about 500 feet of elevation gain. (Elevation change is about 300 feet.) It make […]
The current Lake Fort Smith State Park is fairly new. The original park closed in 2002 due to the enlargement of the reservoir lake. The current park opened in 2008 with all-new campsites, visitor center, cabins, and swimming pool. Until recently, the only trails at the park were the Warren Hollow Trail and the beginning of […]