Arkansas Outside

Kings River Falls Loop Hike
2026-02-14 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Kings River Falls Trailhead, 1543 Madison 3500, Witter, 72776, United States
This next Saturday, Valentine’s Day, Evan Walden will lead a 2.5 mile hike at the Kings River Falls. Hikers can meet Evan at the Harps grocery store parking lot in Huntsville AR at 9:00 am to follow him to the parking area for King’s River Falls. Find details below.
Highlands Chapter Dayhike: King’s River Falls Loop
Day, Date: February 14, 2026
Name of Hike: Kings River Falls Loop
Location: Southern Madison County, Heritage Commission area
Hiking Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Rating: Easy
Features: The Heritage Commission is making a new trail in this area. Evan will take hikers on a loop hike that will encompass the new and the old trails.
Hike Leader: Evan Walden
Email and Phone: thewaldenfarm@hotmail.com or 479-677-2127
Meeting Place and Time: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Meet at Harp’s Food Store parking lot at 115 Lee Street in Huntsville AR near the highway at 9:00 am. Evan will lead drivers to the parking area from there; or,
Meet at the Kings River Falls Trailhead at 9:45 am. Hike starts at 10:00 am.
For Google Map to trailhead see: Kings River Falls Trailhead – Google Maps

Comment: Bring water, snack, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes. Hiking poles may be helpful. No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants are required to sign a liability release at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
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Hike in Allsopp Park
2026-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Allsopp Park, 3700 Cedar Hill Road, Little Rock, United States
Type of Hike: Explore this 3.8-mile loop trail near Little Rock, Arkansas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking Distance: 3.5 miles.

Rating: Easy to moderate. A hiking pole would be helpful for roots and holes.

Hike Leader: Tommie Kelly

Email: gogolibrary@yahoo.com

Meeting Place and Time: Allsopp Park – 3700 Cedar Hill Road. Near the intersection of Cantrell and Cedar Hill. Meet at the parking lot near the tennis courts

Comment 1: Bring water, snack, and wear trail shoes. Hiking poles are helpful. Participants are required to sign a “liability release” at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not.

Comment 2: Toilets available near the trailhead, but not once on the trail

Comment 3: Please join us afterwards for brunch at Tommie’s home which is within walking distance from the park.

Wild Women Wednesday Hike
2026-02-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-25 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-04 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-11 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-25 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-01 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-08 15:00 - 16:30 and 2 more dates | Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center, 9600 AR-300, Roland, 72135, United States
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.

Rose Creek Walk
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Warehouse Parking Lot, 2226 North Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 72202, United States
This is a Rose Creek Initiative Outing!

If you have any questions, please email Mike Sprague at msprague17@hotmail.com, or call or text him at 406-370-4792.

Meet at: the warehouse parking lot (2226 North Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR 72202) near Gill Street and near where Rose Creek enters the Arkansas River. From there we will shuttle to the Burger King/Fire Station area on Markham Street and walk the creek back.

This walk is a great adventure that journeys down Rose Creek through the Capitol View-Stifft Station Neighborhood (and beyond). Following the creek is quite a trek and goes through a diversity of landscapes that can’t be seen elsewise. It’s great way to get to know the creek and the area!

This 2½-to-3-mile walk is mostly in the creek, and much of it is on rocky, uneven surfaces.

Plan for about two hours, and because much of it will be in the water, tall rubber boots are recommended.

Dynamite Trail Hike at Pinnacle Mountain
2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
Day, Date: Thursday, February 26

Name of Hike: Dynamite Trail

Location: Pinnacle Mountain State Park; 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road

Type of Hike: Loop

Hiking Distance: 4 -4.6 miles. Two hours to complete

Elevation Difference: 330 feet

Rating: Moderate

Features: This is a moderately strenuous, multi-use trail with steep slope switchbacks; however it is less strenuous than Pinnacle Mountain summit trails. It includes great views overlooking the Maumelle and Arkansas Rivers

Hike Leader: Matthew Friant, Pinnacle Mountain State Park Interpreter

Telephone & Email: Ozark Society Contact: Mary Heller: 501-247-5130

Meeting Place and Time: 1:00 p.m. Upper parking lot at the Riverview Center (old Pinnacle Mountain Visitor Center)

Comment 1: Bring water, snack, rain gear, gloves, and wear trail shoes. Hiking poles may be helpful. Participants are required to sign a “liability release” at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not.

Comment 2: Toilets available at the start and finish of the trail

Audubon Arkansas Trail Hike
2026-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Audubon Arkansas, 4500 Springer Blvd, Little Rock, United States
Day, Date: Wednesday March 4, 2026

Meeting Place and Time: Audubon Society parking lot; 9:00 – 11:00 am

Name of Hike: Audubon Arkansas Trail: Wood Thrush Trail, Prothonotary Warbler Trail (Loop)

Location: Audubon Arkansas on 4500 Springer Blvd, Little Rock.

Type of Hike: mixed: paved, gravel and natural surface trails with some rocky sections

Hiking Distance: 4 miles.

Elevation Difference:

Rating: easy to moderate in sections

Features: we will see a variety of habitats with native plants and wildlife. These trails take you from a rocky glade to cypress wetlands, through forest and meadows. Views of the Little Rock Skyline and Clinton Airport

Hike Leader: Dr Eric Fraser

Telephone & Email: efraser@sbcglobal.net

(501) 851-4509

What to Bring: Bring water, snack, rain gear, gloves, and wear trail shoes. Hiking poles may be helpful. Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not.

Wood Thrush Trail, Prothonotary Warbler Trail (Loop)

Location: Audubon Arkansas on 4500 Springer Blvd, Little Rock.

Type of Hike: mixed: paved, gravel and natural surface trails with some rocky sections

Hiking Distance: 4 miles.

Elevation Difference:

Rating: easy to moderate in sections

Features: We will see a variety of habitats with native plants and wildlife. These trails take you from a rocky glade to cypress wetlands, through forest and meadows. Views of the Little Rock Skyline and Clinton Airport

Hike Leader: Dr Eric Fraser

Telephone & Email: efraser@sbcglobal.net

(501) 851-4509

Rattlesnake Ridge Hike
2026-03-12 01:00 - 15:00 | Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area, Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area, Roland, AR, 72135, United States
Name of Outing: Rattlesnake Ridge Hike

Day, Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Beginning and Ending Time: 1:00 PM

Type of Activity: Interpreter led hike

Location: Rattlesnake Ridge 9515 Barrett Rd., Roland, AR 72135

Distance: Approx 4 miles

Elevation Difference: 400 feet

Rating: easy to moderate

Features: It features several well-designed and implemented bridges and boardwalks and the trail features rolling terrain, berms, and boulder gardens, making it a popular mixed use trail

Leader(s): Matthew Friant, Pinnacle Mountain State Park Interpreter

Telephone & Email: mcherepski@comcast.net; 501-247-5130 (Mary Heller)

Meeting Place/Coordinates/Pin: 1:00 PM Rattlesnake Ridge parking lot; carpool if possible

What to Bring: water, bag for trash

Cost: Free

Toilets: No

Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not!

Rocky Valley Trail Hike
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
Name of Outing: Pinnacle Mountain State Park Rocky Valley Trail with East Quarry spur

Day, Date: Wednesday, April 1

Beginning and Ending Time: 10:00 – 11:30

Type of Activity: Hike

Location: Meet at the Riverview Center Parking lot (the old Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center)

11901 Pinnacle Valley Road (Old Pinnacle Valley Mountain State Park Visitor Center)

Distance: 3 miles

Elevation Difference: 500 feet

Rating: Moderate

Features: This short but vigorous hike combines two trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park: the Rocky Valley and East Quarry Trails.

This is a heavily forested, scenic and hilly walk with a couple of great vistas on the east end. The terrain is mixed with some rocky sections

Leader(s): Linda VanBlaricom

Telephone & Email: lvbuu2@gmail.com

What to Bring: water, bag for trash

Cost: Free

Toilets: None
Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not!

Hiking Lost Valley and Balanced Rock
2026-04-29 08:00 - 18:00 | Lost Valley, Lost Valley Road, Kingston, 72742, United States
Distance

4 miles

Elevation Difference

700 feet including both destinations. The ascent is primarily ascending to the cave entrance in Lost Valley, and the last 100 yards at Balanced Rock.

Rating

Mostly easy. Intermediate for cave exploration at Lost Valley, which is optional.

Features

Creekside hike in both places. Waterfall at large bluff shelter in Lost Valley. Steps uphill leading to Eden Cave with 100 foot crawl to view 30 foot waterfall inside the cave. Second portion of hike a few miles away at Leatherwood Creek (tributary to Buffalo River at Ponca Low Water Bridge). One shallow water crossing, often able to “rock hop.” Then 200 foot ascent to unique rock at top of a waterfall. Both hikes are “out-and-back.” If at any point, return to vehicle is desired, that is perfectly acceptable.

Leader(s)

Eric Fraser

Carpooling?

Yes, depending on number of participants.

Starting location of outing

Leave Morgan McDonald’s at 8 AM. Suggest arrival 20 minutes earlier.

Driving distance to starting location

140 miles to either trailhead. Only 2 miles between the two trailheads. Expect to be gone about 10 hours.

What to bring

Sturdy trail shoes or boots, water, lunch and trail snacks. (It is possible that a lunch venue is open in Ponca, but Jasper is the closest I am sure food is available, and is 15 mountain miles, or 25 minutes away.) Wear clothing appropriate for the weather, and bring a headlamp if you’d like to explore Eden Cave.

Toilets on site?

Restrooms are available at both trailheads.
