Hiking - Crowley's Ridge State Park
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Dancing Rabbit Trail
Length: 1.25 miles
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Brochure: Available at visitor center
Description: The park was once a campground for Native Americans who named the setting of this trail the Dancing Rabbit Arroyo. The Spanish word "arroyo" stands for deep gulley. This trail leads hikers along this gulley, formed years ago by erosion, over two swinging bridges, and loops back to the visitor center.
Location: 15 miles north of Jonesboro on Hwy. 141, or 9 miles west of Paragould on U.S. 412, then 2 miles south on Hwy. 168
Lake Ponder Trail
Length: .45 miles
Time: 1/2 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Brochure: Available at visitor center
Description: View the plants of Crowley's Ridge from a rustic-style boardwalk and stone overlook in the unique construction style of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Many CCC structures are visible along the trail and are highlighted by wayside exhibits outlining the park's rich history.
Location: 15 miles north of Jonesboro on Hwy. 141, or 9 miles west of Paragould on U.S. 412, then 2 miles south on Hwy. 168
Comments: Barrier-free
Spider Creek Trail
Length: 1 mile
Time: 1/2 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Brochure: Available at visitor center
Description: The trail begins at the southern end of the picnic area and features a diversity of plant and animal life. Wildflowers are particularly numerous around the spring.
Location: Fifteen miles north of Jonesboro on Hwy. 141, or 9 miles west of Paragould on U.S. 412, then 2 miles south on Hwy. 168
Walcott Lake Trail
Length: .5 miles
Time: 1/2 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Brochure: Available at visitor center
Description: This easy trail atop the fishing lake levee offers a chance to view shorebirds as well as the best vantage point to view the park's bat condo.
Location: Fifteen miles north of Jonesboro on Hwy. 141, or 9 miles west of Paragould on U.S. 412, then 2 miles south on Hwy. 168
For Information:
Park Superintendent,
2092 Hwy. 168 N,
Paragould,
AR
72450
, (870) 573-6751
crowleysridge@arkansas.com
- Contact Information
- 2092 Highway 168 North
Paragould, AR 72450
- Email: crowleysridge@arkansas.com)
- To reach the park office or make campsite reservations call 870-573-6751
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