Little Rock: Little Missouri Trail
Spend some quality time down by a shady river pinched between two mountain ranges on this 7-mile out-and-back in Ouachita National Forest.
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Little Rock: Pinnacle MountainTough 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. Little Rock: Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls via Buffalo National RiverPaddle the Buffalo National River into a narrow valley pinched by steep rock walls, then hike up to the largest waterfall in the Midwest on this 9.9-mile trip. Little Rock, AR: White Rock-Shores Lake LoopEmbark on an 11.8-mile loop into the Ozark Mountains with haunted hollows and undulating ridgelines bearded in oak and rare views of the Arkansas Valley. Best hiked in fall or spring. |
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Arkansas River: Granite to Buena VistaThis section of river is 18 miles in length and includes the challenging Pine Creek and Numbers runs. It is rated Class IV-VI and can become extremely difficult at higher flows. See caution for Frog Rock Rapid. It is recommended that Pine Creek Rapid and the Numbers not be run at flows over 2400 cfs at the Below Granite gauge. Provided by the AHRA . troy mclurebuffalo river trail 37mi. |
Local Hikes in the Central U.S.Camp lake-side in Arkansas, summit 800-foot Nebraska bluffs, see Wisconsin's best foliage (alone), and dayhike near Dallas. Plus: 8 more autumn hikes. Rip & Go: Little Blakely Trail, Ouachita National Forest, ArkansasHike through old-growth forest to ridgetop views of Arkansas's largest lake. Top 3: Ghostly HikesTest your courage—and your quads—this Halloween on one of these spooky cemetery trails. |
America's Best CampsitesPark your tent in one of these 10 spots, and you'll be happy in the morning. Guaranteed. Ultimate Adventure Handbook: Ride a Whitewater Roller CoasterInflatable kayaks make big-water action accessible to all. |
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