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Hikes in Arkansas

For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Arkansas. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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Map / Mena, AR: Buckeye Mountain To Caney Creek Loop
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Mena, AR: Buckeye Mountain To Caney Creek Loop
recommended route Difficulty moderate
21 km
6:06 h
420 m
477 m
Slicing through the southwest reaches of Arkansas' picturesque ridge country, this 10-mile loop climbs to Buckeye Mountain before tracing the meandering Caney Creek.
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Little Rock, AR: Black Fork Mountain
Difficulty moderate
9.1 km
2:50 h
470 m
151 m
Hike, camp, and tag a summit with shutterbug views on this 11.4-miler in the Ouachita Mountains and the Black Fork Mountain Wilderness.
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Mena, AR: Buckeye - Caney Creek Loop
Difficulty moderate
16.1 km
4:55 h
431 m
429 m
This 9.9-mile loop has it all: pine forests, hardwood forests, and beautiful views from hillside vistas.
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Fayetteville, AR: Indian Creek
Difficulty moderate
3.3 km
1:08 h
183 m
0 m
A hidden treasure just off the Buffalo National River, Indian Creek's mossy waterfalls and karst canyon are best explored after heavy rains.
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Little Rock: Pinnacle Mountain
Difficulty moderate
4.1 km
1:31 h
210 m
211 m
Tough day at work? Reenergize yourself on this quick but steep 2.5-mile hike or trail run to the top of the city's landmark peak.
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Hiking Route
Mena, AR: Buckeye Mountain To Caney Creek Loop
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21 km
Duration 6:06 h
Ascent 420 m
Descent 477 m

Slicing through the southwest reaches of Arkansas' picturesque ridge country, this 10-mile loop climbs to Buckeye Mountain before tracing the ...

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from BACKPACKER Magazine,   BACKPACKER Magazine
Hiking Route
Little Rock, AR: Black Fork Mountain
Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 470 m
Descent 151 m

Hike, camp, and tag a summit with shutterbug views on this 11.4-miler in the Ouachita Mountains and the Black Fork Mountain Wilderness.

from BACKPACKER Magazine,   BACKPACKER Magazine
Hiking Route
Mena, AR: Buckeye - Caney Creek Loop
Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.1 km
Duration 4:55 h
Ascent 431 m
Descent 429 m

This 9.9-mile loop has it all: pine forests, hardwood forests, and beautiful views from hillside vistas.

from BACKPACKER Magazine,   BACKPACKER Magazine
Hiking Route
Fayetteville, AR: Indian Creek
Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.3 km
Duration 1:08 h
Ascent 183 m
Descent 0 m

A hidden treasure just off the Buffalo National River, Indian Creek's mossy waterfalls and karst canyon are best explored after heavy rains.

from BACKPACKER Magazine,   BACKPACKER Magazine
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Little Rock: Pinnacle Mountain
Map / Little Rock: Pinnacle Mountain
Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.1 km
Duration 1:31 h
Ascent 210 m
Descent 211 m

Tough day at work? Reenergize yourself on this quick but steep 2.5-mile hike or trail run to the top of the city's landmark peak.

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from BACKPACKER Magazine,   BACKPACKER Magazine
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Ouachita National Forest, AR: Eagle Rock Loop
Map / Ouachita National Forest, AR: Eagle Rock Loop
Difficulty moderate
Distance 42.3 km
Duration 12:45 h
Ascent 1,070 m
Descent 1,072 m

Combining rugged hill climbs through pine and hardwood, with a leisurely stroll along the Little Missouri River, this 26.4-mile loop may be the ...

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from BACKPACKER Magazine,   BACKPACKER Magazine
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Eagle Rock Loop CCW - Day 3
Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.8 km
Duration 4:13 h
Ascent 253 m
Descent 140 m

Eagle Rock Loop CCW - Day 3 from Little Missouri River Crossing

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