The Ozark Plateau Trail Is A Family-Friendly Hike Everyone Will Enjoy In Arkansas
By Carol Ann Carson|Published October 30, 2020
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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.
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area has endless recreation, after all this is the largest state park in Arkansas. Hobbs has plenty of trails but today’s featured one can be enjoyed by the entire family! Let’s take the Ozark Plateau Trail for an easy, breezy hike through the forest.
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area has something for everyone.
We'd expect nothing less from Arkansas' largest state park. It spans more than 12,000 acres and includes favorites like Beaver Lake and War Eagle Caverns. In addition to the numerous recreational activities, this is also the only state park to allow regulated hunting.
One of the first things you'll want to do here is check out the Visitor Center.
Explorers of any age can learn from the numerous interactive exhibits at the Visitor Center. Not only can you learn about the park's numerous to-do's but you can also learn all about the ecosystem of the Ozarks!
This trail is wheelchair accessible and meets ADA requirements. The hike has two loops, the outside path is slightly more challenging. Including both loops, this trail is just under a mile long.
Just because the trail is short does not mean it lacks any beauty!
Along the way, you'll have an up-close view of the Ozark Plateau, which are the remains of an eroded and flat ocean floor. In addition to the topography, hikers can observe a variety of wildlife, wet-season springs, and towering forest canopy.
This little trail can be the start of your next adventure at Hobbs.
Enjoy this breezy trail before your camping begins or as a warm-up to the other 50+ miles of trails. You can plot out your Hobbs retreat by visiting their website.
What’s your favorite activity to do at Hobbs? Tell us about it in the comments below! You can also add your trip photos to 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.
