Fern Hollow Multi-Use Trail

This is a fun, quick trail to ride mountainbikes on. The pine needles and sand make for a challenge, but the trail is overall fairly easy. Without really trying, we were able to bike the whole loop in just under an hour and a half. Many bridges and climbs keep it interesting and there are a few sets of switchbacks to make it exciting. There aren't many quality trails in S. Arkansas, but this is one. — B. Shelton (10/25/2011)

5-18-11 I rode the trail this cool morning. The trail is double track wide but restricted to hikers and bikers. It is fast taking only a little over one hour to ride. The trail surface is sandy through pine trees with a lot of pine cones. There are several bridges, some made from stone - cool. Easy ups and fun downs!! — mike mitchell (5/18/2011)

We've backpacked overnight and hiked this great trail. In the wintertime, during leaf off season, you can see Bald Eagles, terns, gulls and cormorants from various vantage points along the way. There are scores of massive hickories and beech for fall viewing pleasure and the rare, Arkansas Oak. Additionally, there is an old homeplace with the remaining foundation rocks surrounded by large black walnut trees and a massive, ancient white oak. In the spring, the springs along the trail host a variety of plants and birds including native azaleas, orchids and Louisiana Waterthrushes. Each season, including early summer have their surprises and don't be too surprised to find a rare bird or two during tropical storms. All in all it's a beautiful example of the gulf coastal plains and is well preserved with a fine variety of old growth timber. — Kelly Chitwood (9/8/2010)