This trail takes you past historic homes and ruins along with amazing rock facings. You mass the major Earle ruins and get an amazing look out view of the Cane Hill College. You will need a good pair of hiking shoes for this trail.

This hike begins near the highest point in Arkansas atop Mount Magazine. You’ll follow the trail down past the bluffs ringing the mountaintop and descend fifteen hundred feet through dense hardwood and evergreen forest in the Ozark National Forest eventual arriving at Cove Lake. Given the length this hike it may be best enjoyed as a one-way adventure with a shuttle vehicle parked at the Cove Lake trailhead. Camping is allowed in the Ozark National Forest so a backpacking adventure is a possibility as well.

This easy loop is great for walking and running. Takes you by historic home ruins and down the Jordan Creek. Lots of wild flowers. It starts where the Earle Trail (orange diamonds) cross the creek.

This is a good beginner's backpacking trip. The trail is well worn and you'll have plenty of shade. It is very peaceful and has views of the lake. There are 5 sites for primitive camping.

Very simple hike that takes you through Historic Cane Hill! You can even pick up a pamphlet at the museum that tells you about all the buildings you walk by! It takes you over a natural spring and on beautiful rock facings. You start at the cemetery so if you like spooky things check it out! Almost all the buildings you walk by are on the National register of Historic Places.

The Ouachita National Recreation Trail runs for over two hundred miles from Oklahoma to Lake Maumelle in Arkansas. The trail takes you through dense hardwood and evergreen forest and over and along many mountain ridges. This section of the trail begins at a trailhead off of Route 27 near Story Arkansas and takes you east through lush countryside to a trailhead near Lake Ouachita. Given the length of this leg of trail it is best enjoyed as an over-nighter. This is a one-way adventure so a shuttle vehicle is necessary; it can be linked with the next leg of the trail for a long through hike.

This trail climbs across wooded hillside in the Ozark National Forest. A spur trail at the distant extent of the loop takes you to the Spy Rock Overlook, which offers excellent views of the surrounding hill country. The return descends a different ridge than the ascent keeping the adventure interesting. Bring plenty of water and be prepared for changing conditions.

The Butterfield Trail wanders for over fourteen miles through Ozark woodlands in the Devil’s Den State Park. The terrain consists of sandstone crags and dense hardwood and coniferous forest. The trail climbs over two ridges but is general just a nice trek through rolling hills. There are many side attractions in the area such as viewpoints, caves and swimming holes.

This hike climbs steeply, with some scrambling at times to the summit of Pinnacle Mountain. From the top you’ll enjoy excellent views of Lake Maumelle and the surrounding woodlands. The route descends steeply off of the east side of the mountain and meanders through forest back to the trailhead.

The Ouachita National Recreation Trail runs for over two hundred miles from Oklahoma to Lake Maumelle in Arkansas. The trail takes you through dense hardwood and evergreen forest and over and along many mountain ridges. This section of the trail begins at Big Brushy Recreation Site and takes you east through lush countryside to Sim’s Loop Road. Given the length of this leg of trail it is best enjoyed as an over-nighter. This is a one-way adventure so a shuttle vehicle is necessary; it can be linked with the next leg of the trail for a long through hike.