On the west side of Little Rock, the Pinnacle Mountain serves as this diverse state park’s centerpiece. The park is offering a wide range of outdoor activities and adventures on the Arkansas Arboretum, Big and Little Maumelle Rivers, trails that are over 15-miles, and its 7-mile mountain bike trails. You can hike your way to its top, take the interpretative programs that the park staff offers, or you can explore their rivers. You can also enjoy a picnic, visit park visitor center, or rent a pavilion for gatherings.
The Pinnacle Mountain State Park is a certified Trails of Tears National Historic Site. Pinnacle Mountain has also witnessed the adversities that was faced when the parties Cherokees, Creeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Seminoles was removed.
Trails
Ouachita National Hiking Trail (National Recreation Trail)
Trail Type: Day Hikes, Backpacking
Difficulty: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 222 miles
Rocky Valley Trail
Trail Type: Day Hikes
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance 2 miles
West Summit Trail
Trail Type: Day Hikes
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 1 ½ miles (round trip)
Arkansas Trail
Trail Type: Barrier Free, Day Hikes
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 6-10 miles
Base Trail
Trail Type: Day Hikes
Difficulty: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 1.25 miles
Coachwhip
Trail Type: Mountain Biking, Day Hikes
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2.18 miles
East Quarry Trail
Trail Type: Day Hikes
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: ½ mile
East Summit Trail
Trail Type: Day Hikes
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 1.5 miles
Jackfork Trail
Trail Type: Day Hikes, Mountain Biking
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 4.59 miles
Kingfisher Trail (National Recreation Trail)
Trail Type: Barrier Free, Day Hikes
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: ½ mile
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