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Arkansas
35.7 mi
Distance
5,542 ft
Gain
14h 40m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Buffalo National River
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Buffalo River Trail
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The Buffalo River Trail is a premier 35.68-mile point-to-point backpacking route through the heart of the Buffalo National River area in Arkansas. This scenic trail follows the bluffs and valleys adjacent to the pristine Buffalo River, offering hikers stunning views of the river canyon, diverse forest ecosystems, and access to multiple river crossings. The trail combines moderate elevation changes with excellent water access, making it a favorite for multi-day backpacking adventures.
Whitaker Point
~8 min drive
Scenic 3.68-mile Ozark trail with moderate elevation and rewarding vistas.
Knucklehead Trail
~12 min drive
Easy 2.83-mile out-and-back trail in Arkansas with accessible hiking.
Buffalo Creek Trail
~14 min drive
Moderate 9.67-mile creek-side out-and-back hike in the Arkansas Ozarks.
Alum Cove Trail
~19 min drive
Short loop hike through Ozark forest with scenic rock and cave features.
Kapark Road Trail
~12 min drive
Easy 4.25-mile out-and-back woodland trail in Arkansas.
Glory Hole
~14 min drive
Easy 2-mile round trip to a natural sinkhole in Arkansas.
Cave Mountain Road Trail
~16 min drive
Moderate 8.13-mile out-and-back woodland hike on Cave Mountain Road in Arkansas.
Haw Creek Bluff Trail
~34 min drive
Short bluff overlook trail with creek views in the Arkansas Ozarks.
Bear Point Trail
~15 min drive
Easy 3.87-mile out-and-back woodland hike in Arkansas.
Wildcat Trail
~15 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile out-and-back woodland hike in Arkansas.
