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Lost Valley Trail

Ponca, AR

Lost Valley Trail is a 2.3 mile out and back trail that features a 53 ft. tall waterfall, a natural bridge, caves, a 30ft. waterfall inside the cave, large boulders and more. The area is jammed pack of scenic wonders on a easy trail.

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Goat Trail to Big Bluff
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6 Completed 6 Reviews

We hiked the Goat Trail on May 18, 2013 on a gorgeous day. This is about a 6 mile round trip and it is well worth the trip. The trail was muddy in spots because of recent rain, but a good trail. The elevation gain going down is not bad at all, but coming out, it get pretty tiring. So I would rate this trail as moderate, but the reward is when you get to the end of the trial. It is so beautiful when you get to the ledges. Where there by ourselves and watched the people float the Buffalo River. It was a great day and not a breath of wind. I would highly recommend this trail, but if you are afraid of heights, you may not want to go to the very end.

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Rock House Cave Trail
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5 Completed 2 Reviews

Not much of a hike, but is well worth doing on account of the rock formations and the cave.

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Seven Hollows Trail
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5 Completed 2 Reviews

Awesome trail with lots of changes in terrain. I would only recommend bringing your dog if they are in good shape! This trail has a some steep grades with rocks that can be difficult. This trail can also be connected to the bear cave trail to make a seven mile trail from the ranger station and back.

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Steel Creek Campground
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14 Completed 11 Reviews

not a bad little spot on the river

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TANYARD LOOP
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1 Completed 1 Reviews

This trail is easy for anyone, I love to go there and explore, get away or just sit by the waterfall. Many things to see as there descriptions every few feet mostly nature information but some historical sightings. Beautiful and a great place to take pictures!! I just took my 3 year old niece and she loved it!

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Eagle Rock Loop
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1 Completed 1 Reviews

Great trail. Lots to look at. A few things:

1. Check weather. Lots of river/stream crossings and they can rise FAST.
2. Give yourself time. We managed to do it in 2 days. We should've taken 3. We were pretty ragged afterwards
3. The markers can be hard to find some times. Make sure you bring a map as well.

Have fun!

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Hemmed in Hollow
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6 Completed 2 Reviews

Very easy going down. The way up was a work out and I'm 23. Make sure you keep left and head into the bluffs, don't go right to the buffalo river. I made this mistake with my friend and we added on 2 extra hours and had to cross the river twice. Very cold!

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Goat Trail to Big Bluff
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6 Completed 2 Reviews

Good hike, all downhill, just return is kinda rough. Horses use part of trail so it may be full of shi#. The actual bluff itself was amazing, you could see the entire valley. Only downsides were that it was too crowded and I ran into a black bear (seriously) scared the crap out of me.

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Nebo SP Campgrounds
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4 Completed 4 Reviews

A quick hike to 535ft in elevation, it's the highest point in Louisiana. Well maintained. It's worth signing in at the top, and taking the short trail that leads to a bench and a view.

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Nebo SP Campgrounds
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4 Completed 4 Reviews

The rim trail is an easy day hike with spectacular views along most of the path. If you end up directly in someone's backyard, its because the path drops down below the cliffs. Although I am partial to those cliffs as its there I got engaged <3

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