Hiking - Bull Shoals-White River State Park
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Big Bluff Trail
Length: 1 3/4 miles
Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Brochure: Available at visitor center
Description: The trail traverses the wooded hills below Bull Shoals Dam. Overlooking the White River, the trail offers examples of plant succession and wildlife native to the area. A portion of the trail is located near a bluff, so be careful to stay on the trail at all times.
Location: 6 miles north of Mountain Home on Hwy. 5 North, then 8 miles west on Hwy. 178
Bluebird Trail
Length: 2 miles
Time: 2 Hours
Difficulty: Easy
Brochure: At Visitor Center
Description: Not a traditional trail, this collection of bluebird houses through ther campground is a flurry of activity each spring and summer as the eastern bluebirds use these homes to raise their young. Walking the grassy lawn area from house to house and enjoying the nesting and feeding behaviors of these bluebirds is very rewarding.
Location: From Mountain Home, travel six miles north on Ark. 5, then go eight miles west on Ark. 178. Or, from U.S. 62 at Flippin, travel 10 miles on State Highway 178E to the park.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619
Gaston Wildflower Garden Trail
Length: .75
Time: 1 Hour
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This memorial wildflower garden loop trail meanders through three acres of wildflowers that change each week through the season. Wildlife, including birds and butterflies, can be throughout the trail at feeders and rest areas. The area is under constant development amd memorial contributions may be made at any time.
Location: From Mountain Home, travel six miles north on Ark. 5, then go eight miles west on Ark. 178. Or, from U.S. 62 at Flippin, travel 10 miles on State Highway 178E to the park.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619
Hidden Hollow Wildflower Trail
Length: .02 miles
Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Brochure: At Visitor Center
Description: This short trail traverses a fragile woodland wildflower area. To get to the trailhead , you must cross a wooded area with no clearly marked trail, look for the sign approimately 50 feet into the wooded area.
Location: From Mountain Home, travel six miles north on Ark. 5, then go eight miles west on Ark. 178. Or, from U.S. 62 at Flippin, travel 10 miles on State Highway 178E to the park.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619
Lakeside Trail
Length: 1 mile
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Brochure: Available at visitor center
Description: This scenic trail has an abundance of wildlife and is located along a cove on Bull Shoals Lake. It affords good viewing of spring and fall colors.
Location: 6 miles north of Mountain Home on Hwy. 5 North, then 7 miles west on Hwy. 178
Oakridge Mountain Bike Trail
Length: 3 miles
Time: 1-2 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Description: Constructed by the Bull Shoals-Lakeview Rotary Club, this multi-use tril offers both hikers and mountain bikers access to remote areas of te park. Trh trail traverses the oak-hickory upland forest for a unique walking or riding experience. Along the trail are creek crossings, dirt roads, open meadows, long downhills and taxing uphills. Depending on the direction of travel, the loop trail allows users to choose from two levels of difficulty:
Clockwise (marked with blue blazes) - moderately difficult with strenuous uphill slopes.
Counter-clockwise (marked with green blazes) - moderately easy.
Note: Rental bikes are available at the Camper Registration Center in the park. Bicycle helmets are strongly recommended.
Location: From Mountain Home, travel six miles north on Ark. 5, then go eight miles west on Ark. 178. Or, from U.S. 62 at Flippin, travel 10 miles on State Highway 178E to the park.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619
For Information:
Park Superintendent,
129 Bull Shoals Park,
Lakeview,
AR
72642
, (870) 431-5521
bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
- Contact Information
- 153 Dam Overlook Lane
Bull Shoals, AR 72619
- Email: bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com)
- 870-445-3629
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