World Class Hiking

The Ozark Highlands Trail has been noted as one of the top ten long distance hiking trails in the US by the Guardian! Also noted by Outside magazine as one of the World’s Seven Great Winter Backpacking Trips! From Outside Magazine: "The Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT), currently 270 miles long (with 50 more trail miles in the works), travels through a little-known stretch of the American wilderness in the northern half of the state. The Forest Service calls it “one of the most scenic trails in the US,” and we’d tend to agree. The best part? With little-to-no thru-hiker traffic, you can have this oasis of wildlife, waterfalls, and ridgelines all to yourself."

The Ozark Highlands Trail, which encompasses the Buffalo River Trail, enters western Searcy County near Falling Water Creek and proceeds north to a point across the Buffalo National River from Woolum, then continues downriver to Tyler Bend and on to Dillard's Ferry at the Highway 14 bridge! It's a good idea to wear fluorescent orange while hiking during fall hunting seasons. Always leave a trip plan with someone before hiking. Other hiking opportunities at Tyler Bend, Gilbert, and Stem Rock! Always leave a trip plan and please wear orange when hiking during gun hunting season. Buffalo River Trail segment from Woolum to Tyler Bend. Tyler Bend Trails. Shine Eye to Gilbert Trail. Old Railroad Trail downriver from Gilbert. Buffalo River Trail hiking upriver, Dillard's Ferry to Spring Creek. Check with Ozark's Highland Trail Association for additional information.

The Ozark Highlands Trail runs 164 miles from the western end of Lake Fort Smith to the mouth of Richland Creek at Woolum, then continues south of the Buffalo National River for 43 miles east through Tyler Bend and on down to Dillard’s Ferry. There are about 15 miles still to be built from Dillard‘s Ferry to the Spring Creek trailhead in the Sylamore area. There are 32 miles from the Spring Creek trailhead to the Matney Knob trailhead. This is a beautiful, but at times rugged and challenging trail. Always prepare and leave a trip plan! https://ozarkhighlandstrail.com/trail/ https://www.backpacker.com/.../hiking-ozark-highlands.../

The Mountain Homestead Natural Area is just outside Marshall at the very end of Range Street! 1.46 miles of Multiuse Trails! Mountain Biking & Hiking! Nature Trail! Dark Night Sky Viewing! Bird Watching! Great place to walk and soak up nature! Pets must be on a leash. Two trails. The Meadow Homestead Trail and the Mountain Shadow Trail at Dead Bear Farm. Call 870-448-2557 for more information! 993 Range Street, Marshall, AR 72650

Coming Soon! The "Bobcat Trail" near the airport in Marshall will be a multi-use trail for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking.

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