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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
 Spectacular view from the Top!                                       17
   trees and enjoy this garden oasis.
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