Arklahoma HikerTrails in Sebastian and Crawford Counties, Arkansas, including Lake Fort Smith State Park.
For a list of all trails in this group, visit this link.
There is nothing like the drama and beauty of a waterfall at flood stage! Back on April 4, 2026, following a period of heavy rain, I headed up to northwest Crawford County, Arkansas, to check out Natural Dam Falls. This stunning 187-foot-wide natural rock wall spans the entirety of Mountain Fork Creek. Continue Reading »
This is a cool 2.1-mile segment of the Ouachita Trail Section 4 that is pretty accessible, not difficult climbing, and a good length for a day hike (4.2 miles as out-and-back). It is in both Scott and Montgomery Counties, a little bit east of Y City. Continue Reading »
The 1.9-mile (each way) Ben Geren Paved Bike Trail (Fort Smith, Sebastian County) is a cool mostly wooded multi-use trail for bikes, walkers, and runners. This is one of a number of walking and bike trails that have been built in the area southeast of Ben Geren Regional Park that was formerly part of Fort […] Continue Reading »
The .6-mile Hazel Evans Walking Trail at Carol Ann Cross Park on the east side of Fort Smith is a very pleasant walk. The trail makes a loop around Wildcat Mountain Lake. The lake is enjoyable to view year round. The best views are probably where the trail goes over the dam. Carol Ann Cross […] Continue Reading »
The 1.5-mile Fitness Course walking path in Ben Geren Park in Fort Smith is an enjoyable way to get some exercise outside. The trail has almost no elevation change and has a shale rock surface. It is a pretty easy walk. Continue Reading »
Creekmore Park is a popular park in Fort Smith (Sebastian County, Ark.). The park features a .6-mile walking path that loops around most of the park. There are several places you can start the walking path. The most common is in the parking area near the swimming pool. There are quite a few trees in […] Continue Reading »