Hike To One Of Arkansas's Most Underrated Mountains For A Real Adventure
By Carol Ann Carson|Published June 17, 2018
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Carol Ann Carson
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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.
Don’t get us wrong, Mount Magazine and Mount Nebo are fantastic places that every Arkansan family needs to visit at least once, if not annually. However, if you’re tired of the crowed beaten paths along the state’s more famous mountains, then this particular spot may be the perfect place for you. Mt. Sequoyah Woods Trail is a perfect escape for that “lost in the woods” feeling while being in a safe environment. Reset, recharge, and just relax as we traverse through this picturesque mountaintop.
It may not have the state park status of some of the other mountains but Mt. Sequoyah Woods is a Fayetteville favorite.
The mountain is located off of Skyline Drive. There’s quite a few trailheads to reach the top. One of the easier ones to access is at 5 N Happy Hollow Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701.
The mountain has been a foundational pillar of Fayetteville's development for over a century.
The center separated from the church in 2016 to become a non-denominational venue for all sorts of events as well as mountainside lodging. To see what events the center is hosting or to throw your own soiree, visit their website right here.
The moderate 2.2 trail is a bit of a wild and rugged way to commune with nature. It's a trail that demands focus, which makes it a great choice if you're wanting to unplug.
Families can enjoy the easier trek from Happy Hollow Road to the Underwood-Lindsey Pavilion.
The pavilion is a particularly interesting point since it was not a Roosevelt-era CCC job. The pavilion was built by log cabin maker extraordinaire, Robert Runyan of Winslow. He creates log cabins using an "old world" method that involves a team of mules and antique hand tools.
No matter which trail you take, Mt. Sequoyah Woods is an easily-accessible showcase of Arkansas' beauty.
We highly recommend using the city's map of the trails around the mountain. You can download or print it here.
Which trail is your favorite to take at Mt. Sequoyah Woods? Tell us in the comments and share your pictures with us 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.
For another summer adventure, be sure to take the family to this underrated spring for a swim.
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