Happy Trails: Emerald Trail Switchbacks

The vista across the Arkansas River from Emerald Trail at Fort Roots includes Rebsamen Golf Course, the Big Dam Bridge and Pinnacle Mountain, which is 11.6 miles away.
The vista across the Arkansas River from Emerald Trail at Fort Roots includes Rebsamen Golf Course, the Big Dam Bridge and Pinnacle Mountain, which is 11.6 miles away.

EMERALD TRAIL SWITCHBACKS

Location: Begin at North Little Rock’s Riverview Skateboard Park on River Road. GPS: 34.769068, -92.296475 Length: The round trip across the road, up Paul Duke Drive, up the dirt switchbacks to Fort Roots and back is 1.83 miles. Main attractions: Hikers must look for the overgrown entrance on the left 740 feet north on Paul Duke Drive. The seven switchbacks will take you to one of most spectacular views in central Arkansas. Hazards: The two vista bench areas have signs warning folks not to fall off. That’s handy advice. Dog, bike, tyke friendly? Dogs and mountain bikes will love this. The small fry will prefer the playground at Riverview Park. Rating (out of five): ⭐⭐⭐⭐

— Michael Storey

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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Map showing the location of The Emerald Park Trail

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