Trail Running in Arkansas

Go trail running in Arkansas with curated guides of the best trail runs across the region. With over 107 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Arkansas.

No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.

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Trail Running Routes in Arkansas

Rattlesnake Ridge 5-Mile Run

A 5-mile tour of Rattlesnake Ridge that earns epic views of Lake Maumelle from a rocky ridgeline.

Moderate Trail Running

Distance: 8.2 km
Ascent: 247 m
Descent: 247 m

Arkansas River Trail

A paved loop through Little Rock that mostly follows alongside the Arkansas River.

Easy Trail Running

Distance: 24 km
Ascent: 151 m
Descent: 151 m

Boyle Park: Grilled Loop

An easy 3.5-mile trail run near downtown Little Rock.

Easy Trail Running

Distance: 5.9 km
Ascent: 79 m
Descent: 79 m

Allsopp Park Run Tour

A classic way to link the north and south loops at Allsopp Park near Little Rock.

Easy Trail Running

Distance: 6.4 km
Ascent: 187 m
Descent: 187 m

Pinnacle Mountain Run Tour

A scenic, rocky trail run circling the base of Pinnacle Mountain.

Moderate Trail Running

Distance: 5.4 km
Ascent: 83 m
Descent: 83 m

Ozark Highlands Trail: Richland Creek Campground to the Buffalo River (Woolum)

The final section of the OHT offers giant boulders, tranquil stream crossings, elk, views into hollows, and “The Narrows.”

Moderate Trail Running

Distance: 32 km
Ascent: 622 m
Descent: 728 m

Ozark Highlands Trail: Fairview Trailhead / Hwy 7 to Richland Creek Campground

This section contains the interesting remains of another CCC camp, several picturesque stream crossings, the steepest climb on the OHT, and a side trip at the end to a truly unique twin falls.

Moderate Trail Running