Take This Fall Foliage Train Ride Through Arkansas For A One-Of-A-Kind Experience
J.B. VanDyke
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Are you looking for the perfect way to see Arkansas’s fall foliage once those gorgeous leaves peak? Well, hold your horses, because I’ve found exactly what you’ve been looking for. Actually, if you have horses that sounds like a good way to go too. But horses might not be an accessible option for most people. Have no fear, dear horseless readers, because if you can’t take a tour on horseback, there’s always the train. The Arkansas-Missouri Railroad runs an excursion train that gives you a few options to view Arkansas’s stunning fall foliage. The most popular option for a fall foliage trip can be found on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad website where you can book your journey. You can go from Van Buren to the community of Winslow, or you can decide to travel from Springdale and spend the afternoon exploring Van Buren’s adorable historic downtown. Either way, the sweeping views from this fall foliage train ride in Arkansas are absolutely stunning.
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If road trips are more your style, you should definitely do this one. And if you’d prefer to see the fall foliage on foot, then this epic list of hiking trails is right up your alley. You can download the AllTrails+ app before you hit the trails.
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Fall Foliage Train Ride In Arkansas
Where can I go apple picking in Arkansas?
The following are a couple of places to go apple picking in Arkansas:
- Vanzant Fruit Farms has been providing Northwest Arkansas with some of the highest quality fruits and vegetables since 1949.
- Dreary Farm & Orchards in Dover not only do they grow apples, winter squash, and pumpkins, but they also serve a hearty breakfast and lunch with a farm-to-table menu.
When can I see peak fall foliage in Arkansas?
Depending on where in Arkansas you live, you may see the colors change quicker or slower than the rest of the state. In north Arkansas, for example, leaves are expected to peak from late October to early November. The western and central parts of the state will see their peak from early to mid-November, and the southern part of the state will be peaking from middle to late November.
Which hiking trails in Arkansas are best in the fall?
The best fall hiking trails in Arkansas include the following trails:
- The Cedar Creek Trail in Morrilton is an easy, 1.2-mile loop trail that not only features a lovely waterfall. But if you time your visit around the leaves, you’ll be met with some incredible yellows, reds, and oranges along the way.
- For a tree-top view, head over to Devil’s Den State Park where you can hike the Yellow Rock Trail, a 2.7-mile loop trail with incredible panoramic views.