Dardanelle, Arkansas

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Dardanelle

  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Hike to Twin Falls in the Richland Creek Wilderness Area

    4.0
    5 mi / 200 ft gain
    This hike begins at Richland Creek Campground. There's a trace trail that begins from the lowest walk-in campsites and continues along Richland Creek as you head back towards the waterfall. Parking and trailhead coordinates are 35.79839, -92.95774. It's not quite a bushwhack, but it's still a pre...
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Richland Creek Campground Trail

    5.0
    3.53 mi / 292 ft gain
    Richland Creek Campground Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Witts Springs, Arkansas.
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Richland Falls and Twin Falls of Richland Creek

    4.0
    4.8 mi / 472 ft gain
    The hike to Richland Falls and Twin Falls of Richland creek begins at the Richland Creek Campground. From the entrance of the campground take the road to the right heading to the day use area.  The trailhead is found at the end of the day use area. The trail immediately begins with a crossing of...
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  • Mountain Pine, Arkansas

    Caddo Bend Trail

    3.84 mi / 574 ft gain
    Caddo Bend Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mountain Pine, Arkansas.
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  • Mountain Pine, Arkansas

    Hike the Caddo Bend Trail

    5.0
    4 mi
    Located within the Lake Ouachita State Park, the Caddo Bend Trail is an wonderful 2-3 hour hike. Although promenently covered by shade the entire 4 miles, the Ouachita Lake area can be very hot in the summer and the trail should be done in the morning or late afternoon. Either way, I nice dip in ...
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  • Jefferson Township, Arkansas

    Hike the Glory Hole Falls Trail

    4.4
    2 mi / 345 ft gain
    This trail and waterfall is located 13.8 miles south of Boxley, AR or 5.7 miles east of Fallsville, AR. The easiest way to get to the trailhead is to locate the Cassville Baptist Church on your GPS system. If you are headed east, the church is 0.7 miles east of the trail. If you are headed west, ...
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  • Mount Judea, Arkansas

    Owens Mountain Bluffs Trail

    5.0
    0.65 mi / 79 ft gain
    Owens Mountain Bluffs Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Judea, Arkansas.
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  • Mount Judea, Arkansas

    Ricketts Mountain Bluffs Trail

    5.0
    0.43 mi / 59 ft gain
    Ricketts Mountain Bluffs trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mount Judea, Arkansas.
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  • Mount Judea, Arkansas

    Hike Sam's Throne

    5.0
    0.5 mi
    This hike starts at the Sam's Throne Campground parking area. Once you walk to the end of the campground there is a fence with three different entrances that all lead to different trails. Take the middle trial for the shortest and easiest hike to the bluffs. This hike is very easy and only tak...
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  • Deer, Arkansas

    Hike to Magnolia Falls

    5.0
    2.5 mi
    This adventure starts at the parking area that is marked by a Wilderness Area sign. The trailhead is actually the old jeep trail that makes its way through the woods. Follow the jeep trail past a few old campsites and an camping registration box. The trail will cross over a small creek bed and...
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  • Roland, Arkansas

    Hike the Pinnacle Mountain West Summit Trail

    3.0
    1.24 mi / 738 ft gain
    This rocky trail begins at the park picnic grounds and winds its way to the top of Pinnacle Mountain. From the top is a spectacular view of Lake Maumelle, the Arkansas River Valley, the Ouachita Mountains and west Little Rock. This is truly a breathtaking view. To return, you must retrace your st...
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Hike to Punchbowl Falls

    3.2
    4 mi / -600 ft gain
    Go in the early Fall or late Spring! You start off on the Ozark Highland Trail. As you start walking along the trail you can see where people have slept the night before. Camping is acceptable out here, you do not have to pay, but the downside is that the closest town is about an hour away so if ...
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  • Roland, Arkansas

    Hike the Pinnacle Mountain East Summit Trail

    4.5
    1.4 mi / 719 ft gain
    The East Summit trail is a 1.5 out and back that reaches a final elevation of 1,011ft. The trailhead is in the southeast corner of the East Summit Parking Lot on Pinnacle Valley Road. Walk about 10 yards down the trail to the junction, take the right fork and follow the RED and WHITE blazes. This...
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  • Little Rock, Arkansas

    Hike The Rock Valley & East Quarry Trail, Pinnacle Mountain SP

    5.0
    2.5 mi / 500 ft gain
    The Rock Valley Trail and East Quarry Trail trailheads can be found on the Southeast side of the vistors center parking lot (Make sure the take the small walk up the stairs to the nearby overlook before your hike). This portion of the trail is heavily wood and is easy to moderate with little incl...
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  • Kingston, Arkansas

    Neil Compton's Double Falls

    4.0
    2.15 mi / 404 ft gain
    The parking area for Neil Compton’s Double Falls is approximately 1.1 miles past the trailhead for Hawksbill Crag on Cave Mountain Road. Cave Mountain Road is steep and can get pretty muddy after a good rain. A vehicle with 4WD is recommended although plenty of people make it up in small cars. ...
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  • Hot Springs, Arkansas

    Hike Hot Springs Mountain then Soak at Buckstaff Bathhouse

    3.8
    5 mi
    Start your day at the Buckstaff Bathhouse. I would recommend doing the hike first and the traditional bath experience after, but depending on the day and time of year, the bathhouse may be closed in the afternoon. You can check their hours here. After you buy a ticket and store your belongings, ...
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