How many hiking trails are listed in Arkansas?

The directory currently includes 36 quality-checked routes in Arkansas, covering 1.1k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Arkansas?

Ouachita National Recreation Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Buffalo River Trail and Eagle Rock Loop before choosing.

When should you hike in Arkansas?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Arkansas?

11 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Arkansas

36 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Arkansas, United States. Together their route lines cover 1.1k km. The average route is 31.6 km with 429 m (1,407 ft) of recorded ascent.

36
Trails: 1.1k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 713 m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 11 easy (31%), 13 moderate (36%) and 12 hard or expert (33%). 12 routes (33%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (10), river (8), lake (4), forest (4). The highest recorded point in this set is 713 m (2,339 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Ouachita National Recreation Trail, Buffalo River Trail, Eagle Rock Loop currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

36.1 km

North Sylamore Creek Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

658 m

North Sylamore Creek Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

1 recorded loop

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Ouachita National Recreation Trail	350 km	3,637 m	88 hr	Point to point
Buffalo River Trail	67.1 km	1,443 m	17 hr	Point to point
Ozark Highlands Trail	369 km	3,095 m	92 hr	Point to point
Eagle Rock Loop	42.3 km	1,058 m	11 hr	Loop
North Sylamore Creek Trail	36.1 km	658 m	9 hr 8 min	Point to point
Buffalo River Trail	57.4 km	1,190 m	15 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.