Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in War Eagle, AR

Bring Fido to experience the trails and grounds of the pet-friendly Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR. The museum is situated on 120 acres of native Ozark forest which include natural springs, streams, geographical features, and a host of native plants and animals. While leashed pets are welcome on the trails and grounds, they aren't permitted inside the building or on Walker Landing.

Osage Park is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation space in Bentonville, AR. Bring your dog along to explore winding boardwalks through wetlands, before unhooking your best friend at the 2-acre, fenced dog park for off-leash fun in the small or large dog section. Pups can rehydrate at the water station.

Leashed dogs are permitted within Basin Spring Park in downtown Eureka Springs, AR. This pet-friendly park features flat, paved and shaded pathways that are great for taking a stroll with Fido. The historic bandshell is located in the park's center, where concerts are held throughout the year.

The Scull Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Fayetteville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Scull Creek Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Nestled in the Ozark Mountains in Huntsville, AR, the pet-friendly Withrow Springs State Park is popular for fishing, canoeing, and hiking. You and your leashed pup can choose from three trails ranging in distance from .25 miles to 1.25 miles.

Your leashed dog can join you at the pet-friendly Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area in Rogers, AR. This is Arkansas’s largest state park, spanning a 12,054-acre tract of Ozark landscape along the southern shore of Beaver Lake. This park features a diverse 54-mile trail system for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and more!

Black Bass Lake City Park is dog-friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails around the lake. Enjoy the trails encircling the lake with your leashed dog (about a one-mile loop) to access a non-motorized boat launch, a picnic area, several fishing spots, two wooden bridges and about one and a half miles of hiking and bike riding, including about a half-mile of handicap accessible trail. Standing Rock, a vertical sandstone remnant, protrudes from the depths of the lake along Standing Rock Trail – while Sycamore Spring flows into the lake crossing Sycamore Spring. The Bluff Trail hugs the St. Joe geological formation, an amazing limestone outcropping, and features overviews of the lake.

Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you for a hike along Back 40 Loop Trail near Bella Visa, AR. This dog-friendly trail is a challenging one; a 21-mile route taking an average of 8.5 hours to complete. Back 40 Loop crisscrosses several other trails and is popular with mountain bikers and trail runners who are drawn to the tough yet beautiful varying terrain. Hikers with Fido can expect plenty of switchbacks and should be prepared to encounter bike riders navigating this single-track trail. The Back 40 Loop crosses roads and winds alongside several small communities, but plenty of solitude can be found. The trail through a typical Arkansas hardwood forest will delight those in search of Fall colors, wildlife and trickling streams. There are two porta potties along the entire trail and hikers should carry snacks and water.

Lake Leatherwood City Park is a pet-friendly community hub in Eureka Springs, AR. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you explore this natural serenity with an 85-acre spring-fed lake. The park offers over 25 miles of trails and has boating and fishing opportunities on site.

Explore the outdoors with your pup at the dog-friendly Pinion Creek Falls in Bella Vista, AR, where leashed dogs can join their owners on a natural, unpaved trail. This scenic area features small waterfalls, wooded paths, a footbridge, and nearby lake views, making it a great option for hiking and mountain biking.