Explore the Trails of Northwest Arkansas
Whether you’re brand new to Northwest Arkansas or just looking for your next hike, this is the place to start. Browse the trails city by city, get to know the region’s trail systems, or jump straight to a trailhead and browse the routes that start from there.
CitiesStart with our city guides—Bella Vista and Bentonville so far, with more of Northwest Arkansas on the way.Browse Cities →
Trail SystemsGet to know each of NWA’s trail systems, including what their trails are like and who maintains them.See the Trail Systems →
TrailheadsFind exactly where to park and start your hike, with parking details and directions for every trailhead we cover.Find a Trailhead →Difficulty ExamplesSee what Paved, Easy, Moderate, and Challenging actually look like on NWA trails, so you know what you’re signing up for.See the Examples →Trail SurfacesPhotos of what you’ll actually be walking on—packed dirt, gravel, loose rock and bedrock—so nothing underfoot is a surprise.See the Surfaces →