Happy trails: Petit Jean State Park
The view of the Arkansas River is inspiring from Petit Jean's Stout Point and a good place to begin the state park's collection of mini hikes for Happy Trails. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/MICHAEL STOREY
Monday, July 15, 2013
PETIT JEAN STATE PARK
Location: Go nine miles south of Morrilton on Arkansas 9 to Oppelo;
12 miles west on Arkansas 154.
Length: Various. Pick up a trails map brochure at the visitor center.
By combining several short hikes, you can get in a good walk and see lots of different scenery.
Main attractions: Arkansas’ first (and best) state park offers 20 miles of trails, one 12 miles long. But combine Stout’s Point, Bear Cave Trail, Cedar Falls Overlook,Rock Cave Trail, the CCC Overlook and CCC Hike & Bike Trail for 3.25 miles total.
Hazards: Watch the little ones around the cliffs.
Dog, bike, tyke friendly? No bikes (except on the Hike & Bike Trail), but Fido (on a leash) and the kiddies (not on leashes) will have a ball.
Rating (out of five):Know a good trail for a hike? Email
ActiveStyle, Pages 23 on 07/15/2013