Cedar Falls Hike

<p>To know Petit Jean State Park,&nbsp;you have to know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter to hike down to the foot of this landmark waterfall! The Cedar Falls hike is 2-miles round trip and strenuous, so please wear sturdy shoes and bring along plenty of water.</p><br>
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Sunset Stroll

Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one&nbsp;of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back&nbsp;to your car.&nbsp;<br><br>

Cottonseed Sensory Walk

Join park staff at the museum for a walk through some of the buildings on park grounds. Over the course of the walk, we will use our senses to explore the journey of cotton seeds, from plant to plate. This slow-paced walk will cover about 0.2 miles mostly on flat, paved walkways with an optional

Wonderful Wetlands Field Games

Wetlands are an incredibly important part of our world for many reasons, one of which is because they provide food and shelter to many animals. Join us in the field next to the playground for some fun education-based field games, and play as we delve into the importance of these unique habitats to

Wonderful Wetlands Weekend 2025

Join educators from Arkansas State Parks and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as we explore the wonders of our wetland habitats here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Visit the AGFC mobile aquarium, join park staff for guided hikes, floats, games and education-based programming in our very own

Earth Day 2025: Take Nothing But Pictures

Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter to celebrate Earth Day 2025 with us as we stroll along a short portion of the base trail, where we will talk about the resources of Pinnacle

Cruisin' the Coachwhip Bike Ride

Bring a mountain bike and join us as we ride Coachwhip Trail, a 3-mile loop that rings the base of Middle Mountain. Along the way we'll take small breaks and learn about the unique geology, flora and fauna that garnish this beautiful landscape. This is an easy cross-country trail that is designed

A River Valley Sunset

Meet a park interpreter to watch the sunset from one of the most scenic sites in the park. The rustic shelter at Red Bluff has stood as part of the park since the CCC built it in the 1930s. Many have come to watch the sunset from this spot, and you can join the tradition!&nbsp;

Discovering Bears

In the years following 1836, Arkansas' unofficial nickname was "The Bear State." There was a huge black bear population as the state was being settled by pioneers. What happened to the population of black bears? Are there any here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park? Join a park interpreter for some

Wonderful Wetlands Weekend Kayak Float

Join us for our Wonderful Wetlands Weekend guided kayak float on the Little Maumelle River. Leisurely float through bald cypress groves, along stream and riverbanks teeming with wildlife, and experience the unique habitats that define our wetlands here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Bring a sack

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