Hiking Parks Near Little Rock

Discover 3 parks for hiking within driving distance of Little Rock

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Roland, Arkansas
14 miles away

"Arkansas's capital is the closest major city, making the park an easy day trip for hiking, paddling, and family outings. Visitors often combine a park visit with dining, museums, and riverfront attractions."

A popular Central Arkansas park centered on Pinnacle Mountain, with hiking, paddling, and sweeping Ouachita and Arkansas River views.

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Petit Jean State Park

Morrilton, Arkansas
54 miles away

"Little Rock residents frequently visit for a day trip or overnight stay in one of Arkansas’s most iconic parks. Its waterfalls, overlooks, and historic character make it a standout regional destination."

Arkansas’s first state park, known for scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and historic CCC landmarks.

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Lake Catherine State Park

Hot Springs, Arkansas
55 miles away

"Little Rock visitors come for a quick escape to the Ouachita foothills and lakefront recreation. The park is close enough for a full day outdoors or a short weekend stay."

A lakeside park in the Ouachita Mountains offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and scenic forest recreation.

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