BULL SHOALS
STATE PARK, Lakeview.
For maps and information contact
Parks Manager, 870-425-2703
OAKRIDGE
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL,
Lakeview
Available
for hiking. Almost 4 miles
long. It runs along the
White River, turns and goes
uphill toward highway 178.
Then it turns to go downhill and
splits into two paths, one easy
and one more difficult.
The trail may be walked in a
clock-wise or counter clock-wise
direction. Trailhead
located in Bull Shoals State
Park, below the dam.
BIG BLUFF
TRAIL, Lakeview
1.5 miles (easy)
through the park.
Views of nature, the White River
and Bull Shoals Dam.
Trailhead located off Powerhouse
Road near Bull Shoals Dam.
LAKESIDE
TRAIL, Lakeview
1 mile, (easy) includes view of
Bull Shoals Lake.
Trailhead located in Picnic Area
off Arkansas Highway 178.
DOGWOOD TRAIL,
Lakeview
1 mile scenic
walk along Bull Shoals Lake at
Lakeview Recreation Area. Turn
west on Leta Lane (one block
north of Boat Dock Road) off
Highway 178. Trail begins at the
end of the road.
GASTON'S
HIKING TRAIL, Lakeview
1.7 mile trail
along the White River from
Gaston's Resort at Lakeview.
Trail begins at the far end of
the resort.
COTTER
Big Spring Park
has two circular 1/2 mile
walking tails and a 2 mile trail
all along the banks of the White
River.
BUFFALO POINT
Located 14 miles
south of Yellville on Highway
14, then east on Highway 268.
The trail system is
approximately 7 miles and
includes the "Indian
Rockhouse," river overlooks
and Coon Cave. Maps are
available at the visitors
center.
ALUM COVE, south
of Jasper
1.1 mile trail
(about 1 hour) to a natural
formed rock bridge, caves, a
quiet5 wading creek and a unique
ecosystem of wild plants and
trees identified by
markers. Take Highway 7
south of Jasper for 15 miles,
then west on Highway 16 for 1
mile; turn northwest on Newton
County Road NE28 and go 3 miles.
The trailhead is located in the
picnic area.
FAIRVIEW, south
of Jasper
On
Arkansas Highway 7. From
Jasper, take Arkansas 7 south
for 28 miles. 870-466-5122
LEATHERWOOD
WILDERNESS, south of
Mountain Home - Marion, Baxter
and Searcy counties.
There are
no developed trails, but several
old roads offer access into the
wilderness. At Big Flat,
go east on Arkansas 14 for 3.8
miles then turn left (north) on
Forest Service Road 1110
(gravel). The wilderness
lies northwest between Forest
Service Roads 1118 (gravel) and
1116 (gravel).
870-269-3228
RICHLAND CREEK
WILDERNESS, south of Jasper
- Newton and Searcy counties.
There are
no developed trails located in
the wilderness. A system
of old logging roads that run
throughout the area provides an
informal network of
trails. From Russellville,
take Arkansas 7 north for 37
miles to Pelsor, then turn right
(east) on Arkansas 16 and go 10
miles, then turn left (north) on
Forest Service Road 1205
(gravel) north 9 miles to
Richland Creek. Access
points are located at Richland
Creek Campground and Hill
Cemetery. 870-446-5122
MILL CREEK
TRAIL
1.3 mile loop.
Take Highway 7 south of Harrison
to the Pruitt Access Road on the
Buffalo National River. From the
trailhead at the lower end of
the Pruitt river access, the
trail follows Mill Creek through
forestland, by remains of former
homesteads and a grist mill
operated on Mill Creek prior to
the Civil War. Follow the trail
along the creek until it emerges
on the county road. Turn right
across the low water bridge,
then turn right again to
continue the trail. Shaddox
Cabin pioneer homesite lies
ahead. The present house was
constructed in the 1930's from
logs salvaged from a pre-Civil
War cabin. From the cabin, the
trail leads back down to Mill
Creek. Stepping stones help you
ford the creek. In periods of
high water, backtrack and cross
the creek at the low water
bridge.
LOST VALLEY
Between Boxley
and Ponca on Highway 14 at the
Lost Valley Campground, Buffalo
National River - 3 mile round
trip. The trail passes a natural
bridge, bluff shelter, cliffs
and waterfalls. It ends at a
small cave. A self-guided trail
brochure is available at the
trailhead and information
station. NOTE: Three sources of
light and a hard hat are
required of persons entering the
cave.
BUFFALO RIVER
TRAIL
This trail will
eventually run the length of the
Buffalo National River. It now
extends from Ponca to Pruitt and
from Woolum to Highway 65.
PONCA TO STEEL
CREEK
2.3 miles.
Begins on the east side of the
low water bridge, just south of
the intersection of Highway 43
and 74 at Ponca. The path first
follows a low bluff directly
above the river, then ascends to
a high mountainside bench before
descending past a scenic
overlook to Steel Creek
Campground and trailhead.
STEEL CREEK TO
KYLE'S LANDING
7.8 miles.
Begins at Steel Creek
Campgrounds, Go 1-1/2 miles east
on Highway 74 from intersection
of Highways 74 and 43. The path
follows Fisher Point Ridge and
Kilgore Mountain, with fine
views that include Big Bluff and
Beech Creek.
ERBIE TO OZARK
CAMPGROUND
5.9 miles. The
path winds through gentle
terrain and provides scenic
vistas and trails leading to
historic homesites.
OZARK
CAMPGROUND TO PRUITT
2.6 miles. This
trail section passes a
spring-fed pond. Wildflowers are
abundant in spring.
TYLER BEND
Over 6 miles of
trails are located here. Loop
trails begin at the visitor
center, campground and
amphitheater. Highlights include
scenic river views and a
historic homestead. Trail maps
are available at the visitor
center off Highway 65 at Silver
Hill.
MORNING STAR
LOOP TRAIL
1.3 miles.
Passes the ruins of the Morning
Star Mine buildings built in
1886. Begin at the Morning Star
Trailhead. Maps are available at
visitors center.
RUSH MOUNTAIN
HIKING TRAIL
Begins at the
Rush ghost town in the Buffalo
National River Park. View the
remains of an 1890's mining town
in the 300-acre district on the
National Register of Historic
Places. The trail is rough and
incomplete. Finished portions
are marked by blue diamonds.
Maps are available at visitor
center.
OZARK
HIGHLANDS TRAIL, south of
Jasper
A long-distance
backpacking experience that
begins near Lake Fort Smith at
the western border of Arkansas
and goes 165 miles before
reaching it's end north of
Marshall in Searcy County on the
Buffalo National River. In
the future, the trail will
continue east across the White
River and on to St. Louis.
When completed, it will be
nearly 700 miles of connecting
trail. The trail enters
Searcy county in the southwest
corner, traveling north along
Falling Water and Richland
Creeks before leaving the Ozark
National Forest, passing through
the Buffalo River Wildlife
Management Area and connecting
with the Buffalo River Trail at
Woolum. It then continues
down the Buffalo National River
to its end. Access at
Tyler Bend Recreation
Area. Access at Richland
Creek Recreation Area.
Access at Pelsor on Highway
7. Guidebooks and maps are
available from outfitters and
the Ozark National Forest
Service. (501)
968-2354. For more
information, visit their
website: www.ozarkmountains.org.
