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HISTORIC ISLAND TRAIL TRAILS AROUND THE CITY HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS

T S close to parks, golf courses and dining, 4. INDIAN FALLS TRAIL A little further from home city center resides

cattered around the city and with many

here are a few historic hiking trails in
some longer, more adventurous trails.

Fairfield Bay, but there’s nothing quite like
8/10 mile, Moderate Trail
the total experience you take in when deciding these trails remind us daily of the natural TRAILHEAD: West Cliff Spur More than 100 miles of beautiful roads and
to climb Sugarloaf Mountain - Arkansas’ Only beauty that is part of life in The Bay. Easy to primitive mountain biking trails are being
Mountain Island Trail. Moderate in nature, these shorter trails are cultivated, developed and mapped for
perfect for simple family outings or a short broader use.
1. SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN TRAIL
There are two trails to explore on the island: respite from a busy day. 7. LAKEWOOD TRAIL
2. INDIAN ROCK CAVE TRAIL 5 miles, Challenging Trail
3/4 mile, Moderate Trail TRAILHEAD: Across from United
TRAILHEAD: Old Log Cabin located at Methodist Church on Dave Creek Parkway
Indian Hills Golf Course
Beautiful scenery,
This path leads This beautiful trail runs along the rim of Wild wildlife and 800'
to Indian Rock Horse Canyon. The rock formations and two of elevation change
TERRACE TRAIL - House where waterfalls make this a serenely peaceful hike. make this an exciting
1.6 miles, Moderate Trail De Soto visited and challenging trail.
Circles the base of the mountain top. the Indians in 5. WOODLAND MEAD PARK TRAIL
1542 while 1/4 mile, Easy Trail 8. MOUNTAIN
MULE TRAIL - 1/2 mile, Difficult Trail seeking the TRAILHEAD: Woodland Mead RANCH TRAIL
The Mule Trail has very steep steps, high bluffs, Fountain of Park Near Ampitheatre 5 mile, Easy Trail
and difficult walking conditions, but you'll be Youth. The path Starting at the TRAILHEAD:
rewarded for your effort with spectacular continues along the Indian Hills Golf Course, amphitheater Mountain Ranch
panoramic views of Greers Ferry Lake. rising and returning along beautiful bluffs. sidewalk in subdivision, off Maddox Drive on Alpine
Scenery & boulders can be enjoyed by all ages. Woodland
Shuttle available from Fairfield Bay Marina. Mead Park, Great for beginner and novices alike, this trail
3. RAMBLING COVE TRAIL this beautiful is perfect for hikers and mountain bikers
1/2 mile, Moderate Trail trail meanders looking for a trail offering simplicity and
TRAILHEAD: Entrance to Fairfield Bay through the beauty alike. This trail is fairly level but offers
Marina/Campground woods, traversing natural rock formations, soft a few creek crossings (two are quite wide)

A scenic woodland trail pines and ferns to connect with the gardens of and a variety of beautiful and substantial rock,
gorges and boulder formations. Fun for the
with a small cove. Paved Ed Leamon Park. entire family.
trail with ActionFit Exercise 6. ED LEAMON GARDEN TRAIL
Equipment along the way. 3/10 mile, Easy Trail
TRAILHEAD: Ed Leamon Park Entrance

A gardner's delight, this little oasis in the
middle of town is home to rose gardens,
butterfly gardens and even the elusive fairy
gardens! Developed by Van Buren master
gardeners, one can wander or sit in the shade
16 Spectacular view from the Top! trees and enjoy this garden oasis.