Johnson County, Arkansas
11 hiking trails · 9parks & campgrounds · 7 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Johnson County, Arkansas
Johnson County is home to 11 mapped hiking trails and 9 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 7 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Johnson County
Up to 20 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Johnson County
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Sample Parks in Johnson County
Sample Trails in Johnson County
Hiking guides for Arkansas
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Johnson County.
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.