Historical Hiking Trails in Arkansas, USA

Ten Great Locations to Hike

Apr 29, 2009 Carly Duff

The Natural State has a lot of history. Some of this history can only be seen and truly recognized by hiking.

Arkansas has many beautiful hiking trails. Some of the trails are easy and short while others are strenuous and long. No matter long or short, a hiker is bound to find a great hiking trail that tells a historical story.

Short Historical Hiking Trails

  1. Louisiana Purchase Boardwalk - 1/2 HOUR - This boardwalk shows where the surveying of the Louisiana Purchase was located. Many signs along the hike tell different facts about the Louisiana Purchase. The scenery is known for it's beauty which leads photographers there often.
  2. Historic Van Winkle Trail - 1/2 HOUR - The Historic Van Winkle Trail tells the story of the family of Peter Van Winkle including their historic home and mill sites. This trail is in the region of the Ozark Mountains and is ten miles east of Rogers, Arkansas.
  3. Knapp Trail - 3/4 HOUR - Knapp Trail is a short hike with a boardwalk surrounded by three Native American mounds. Knapp Trail was the home to many Native Americans over a thousand years ago. In the Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park, around Little Rock, Arkansas, Knapp Trail is almost an hour hike of historical beauty.
  4. Tollantusky Trail - 1 HOUR - Telling the story of Arkansas settlers in the 1800's, Tollantusky Trail follows the Arkansas River to the Cadron Settlement. The trail leads to an overlook of the Arkansas River. Tollantusky Trail is around Conway, Arkansas in the Toad Suck Ferry Area.
  5. Bear Hollow Trail - Located at the beautiful Mount Magazine State Park, Bear Hollow Trail is known for a relaxing hike. Some of the most popular spots to relax on this trail is Inspiration Point and Sunrise Rock. Bear Hollow trail is in the Arkansas River Valley around Paris, Arkansas.

Long Historical Hiking Trails

  1. Indian Rock House - 3-5 HOURS - This hike is a self-guided nature trail filled with history. Walking along a rustic trail surrounded by trees and wildlife, you will come upon the beautiful Rockhouse Cave. The Rockhouse Cave once was a shelter for Native Americans. Indian Rock House Trail is in the Buffalo National River area close to Yellville, Arkansas.
  2. Rush Mountain Trail - 3-4 HOURS - Also located in the Buffalo National River area, Rush Mountain Trail is a hike that will tell and show the history of 1880 zinc ore mines with many old and beautiful buildings. This trail also is known for an amazing view of the Buffalo River.
  3. Seven Hollows Trail - 4 HOURS - In Petit Jean State Park at Morrilton, Arkansas, Seven Hollows Trail has been described by many hikers as "spectacular." This trail is known for sites of prehistoric bluff-dwelling by the Native Americans. Great spots on this trail include rock shelters, a box canyon and a natural stone arch.
  4. Little Missouri Trail - 15 HOURS - Located in the Ouachita National Forest, Little Missouri Hiking Trail starts at the Albert Pike Recreation Area. The trail is alongside the Little Missouri River which allows for great scenery of the Little Missouri Falls around Glenwood, Arkansas.
  5. Delta Heritage Trail - x HOURS - The Delta Heritage Trail became available for hikers in 2002. The Union Pacific Railroad has been abandoned for years which makes for a very scenic hike. There is limited access to the trail due to the completed length being 73.5 miles long. "Trail heads are located at both Helena junction and Walnut Corner at the U.S. 49 overpass [in Arkansas]," states the "Arkansas Adventure Guide"

Further Information

More Arkansas hiking trails can be found in the "Arkansas Adventure Guide" given by Arkansas real estate companies.

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May 13, 2009 6:35 AM
Peggy Duff :
I read your article on the ice storm and I'm glad to know that it will not affect the tourism. My family and I have been planning a trip for the summer to the Buffalo River and am looking forward to taking the hike on the Rush Mountain Trail that you mentioned.
Anabel
Texarkana
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