There's A Hike In Arkansas That Leads You Straight To An Abandoned Cemetery
By Carol Ann Carson|Published September 04, 2018
×
Carol Ann Carson
Author
Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
The Buffalo National River Wilderness Area is filled with activities from waterfall chasing to gorgeous trails. One trail in particular, is filled with history including an abandoned cemetery. More intriguing than actually creepy, let’s tour this fascinating trail.
The Cecil Cove Loop Trail is one of the many hikes around the Buffalo National River.
The loop is 7.4 miles and is rated as moderate. It's best by horseback since you'll need to cross two streams but horsepower isn't necessarily required. Just be sure to use caution when crossing.
Advertisement
After about 2 miles into the hike, you'll arrive at the abandoned cemetery.
Have you taken the Cecil Cove Loop Trail? We would love to see your photos in our Facebook Group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
