Hiking Trails & Parks in Arkansas
2,401 mapped trails and 420 parks across Arkansas. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Arkansas
Arkansas has 2,401 mapped hiking trails and 420 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 88 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 88 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Arkansas
A spatially-sampled view of 442 trail and park locations across Arkansas’s counties.
Arkansas Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 88 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Arkansas
Parks & Campgrounds in Arkansas
Longest Trails in Arkansas
Hiking guides & rankings for Arkansas
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Arkansas, Ranked
Arkansas's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuArkansas's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Arkansas trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Arkansas
Ten gentle, well-marked Arkansas trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Arkansas
Arkansas's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Arkansas
Federal parks and recreation areas in Arkansas ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Arkansas: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Arkansas's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.