Hiking Trails & Parks in Arkansas
2,375 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 420 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Arkansas. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Arkansas
Arkansas has 2,375 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 444 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
Curated Guides for Arkansas
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Arkansas?
Yes — we have 2,375 mapped hiking and walking trails in Arkansas, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Arkansas?
East Summit Trail near Roland is rated hard — the toughest classification among Arkansas's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Arkansas for families?
Northeast Texas Trail near Cunningham is one of the best family picks in Arkansas — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Arkansas?
Each of the 2,375 trails in Arkansas has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 420 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (64 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Arkansas?
Yes — 85 of Arkansas's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is DAM SITE(GREERS FERRY) with 243 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
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.