Arklahoma Hiker
The Caney Creek Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest in southwest Arkansas (Polk County, southeast of Mena, near Shady Lake) is one of the most beautiful and rugged areas in the state. It is 14,460 acres and is a backpacker’s paradise. Because it is a designated wilderness area, it is a great place for solitude […]
The Charlton Trail (Garland County near Hot Springs in the Ouachita National Forest) is a great mid-length trail with gorgeous wooded views. It is 4.1 miles long (or 8.2 miles for out-and-back hike). The trail starts at the Charlton Recreation Area on Highway 270 and heads to the northeast to Crystal Springs Recreation Area on […]
The Pigeon Roost Trail at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area (Benton County, near Rogers) is a great place for day hiking. This is the largest state park in Arkansas, and it has miles of great hiking. One of the park’s highlights is the Pigeon Roost Trail. It is a double-loop (figure-8) with a short initial spur. […]
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area (Benton County) is a wonderful place. It covers 12,000 acres and is the largest state park in Arkansas. One of the park’s most popular is the Pigeon Roost Trail. The trail is named for the extinct passenger pigeon which used to roost in this area in massive numbers. Like most of […]
[Note: As of 5-27-2021, part of the Cecil Cove Trail is closed. Check ahead with the National Park Service for the latest status.] The former community of Erbie (north Newton County, Buffalo National River) offers a variety of hiking trails that can be combined for larger or shorter loops. Because it was a community, many […]
The 3.5 mile stretch of the Ouachita Trail from the Potato Hill Vista spur to Forest Road 6010 is a pretty cool one. There are a number of nice vistas and several areas with interesting rocks. This segment has a moderate amount of climbing. The trail profile I did from my October 3, 2015 hike […]