Lost Valley Hiking Trail
(2 miles south of Ponca) Directions Trail Map GPS: 36.00787, -93.36625 NPS The most popular hiking trail in the upper Buffalo River area. Suitable for families. Eden Falls, Native American shelter, waterfall in cave, outstanding spring wildflowers. .Boxley Valley Mill Pond ./attraction_boxley_mill_pond.html Directions GPS: 35.98829, -93.40081 The historic spring fed Boxley Valley Mill Pond is home to a population of trumpeter swans, many different waterbirds, bald eagles in season, as well as beaver, mink, otters and the occaional raccoon. Very near the best elk viewing areas. Upper Buffalo Wilderness Trailhead Directions GPS: 35.94606, -93.3994 The Upper Buffalo Wilderness trail travels south past the Whitely Cemetary up to an old roadbed then proceeds south into an area divided between the NPS and NFS. The uppermost Buffalo National River is called the "Hailstone". Rugged and remote, popular with hosemen. Don't hike alone. Centerpoint Trailhead Directions Centerpoint Hiking Trail Map GPS: 36.06368, -93.36017 This trailhead is popular with hikers and horsemen. It is one of two ways to famous Hemmed In Hollow, the dangerous Goat Trail, Sneeds Creek Trail, and Granny Henderson's cabin. Big elevation changes, not for out of shape hikers. 1,000 ft descent. For most, this is an all day hike requiring frequent rest stops. Hawksbill Crag also known as Whitaker Point Directions Trail Map GPS: 35.88816, -93.4698 Popular 3 mile round trip with 200 ft elevation change. Most photographed Arkansas Landmark. Trail can be rough, a few seasonal creeks. Hazardous around bluff edges, children need to be watched closely. Bear sightings now and then. Glory Hole Directions Glory Hole Trail Map GPS: 35.82595, -93.39737 This is a popular short hike of moderate difficulty. The Glory Hole is a waterfall through the top of a cave. 2 miles west of Edwards Junction on HWY 16, sign in edge of woods on the south side of the road. Compton Trailhead Directions Compton Trailhead Map GPS: 36.0817, -93.30536 Another trailhead down to Hemmed In Hollow, Granny Hendersons, and Sneeds Creek. Very tough hike, over 1,000 ft. descent on switchback trails. Plan to take all day for this one. Don't go alone, and don't go if you are not reasonably fit. Popular with hikers and horsemen. HIH easier hike from parked canoe. Schermerhorn Trailhead Directions Schermerhorn Trail Map GPS: 36.07326, -93.26404 This is a popular trail for hikers. The round trip is around 2 miles. The trail leads to a falls and old bluff shelter. The bluffline is quite scenic with large boulders and pines. Many side trails to explore as well. Watch out for slippery rocks. The road to the trailhead can be hazardous in wet weather. The road past the trailhead into the park is 4WD only, and not maintained. Steel Creek Campground Directions Steel Creek Trail Map GPS: 36.03032, -93.3418 The centerpiece is Roark Bluff, that frames the Buffalo River and has given up countless memorable landscapes. Near famous Big Bluff, a nice hike on the Old River Trail, (ORT). BRT to Ponca hike is popular, fairly easy. Buffalo River Canopy Tour $89 Buffalo Outdoor Center Directions GPS: 36.02215, -93.36141 (GPS is to BOC, Canopy Tour Operator) The Buffalo River Canopy Tour introduces visitors to the canopy of an Ozark Mountain hardwood forest and its bird, plant, and animal life. Harnessed participants glide or zip on cables through the treetops to large wooden landing bases along to tour. Horseshoe Canyon Ranch and Zipline http://horseshoecanyonadventures.com/ Upper Buffalo Mountain Biking Trails -- New June 2014 GPS: 35.866, -93.494 Map to Entrance Forest Service Topo Map National class mountain biking trails launched in June 2014 by the Forest Service in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness. Features 35 miles of riding trails for all levels from beginner to expert. Can also be hiked. No camping, no facilities. Pack what you need in, pack out your trash. Entrance just south of Whitaker Point off Cave Mountain Road. The Glory Hole, also known as the Hole in the Rock, is located 2 miles from Rocky Hills Cabin. During wet times, water pours down |