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Spring Park Heber Springs

Located in the heart of town on East Main Street. Close to shopping, dining and lodging. Spring Park attracted settlers to Heber Springs in the 1830’s and is named after it’s natural springs which are covered by pavilions and accessible throughout the park. Spring Park offers picnic tables surrounded by beautiful shade trees, a basketball court, a skateboard ramp, playgrounds, 2 outdoor amphitheaters, public restrooms and is wheel chair accessible. Spring Park is home to many festivals through out the year including Spring Fest and Ozark Trail Fest. Pet Friendly.

For more information

https://www.cleburnecountyar.com/spring-park

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Categories: Attractions, Cleburne County, Greers Ferry Lake, Heber Springs, Historical, Little Red River, Parks, Pet Friendly, Scenic, Special Interest

123 Frauenthal Street
Heber Springs, AR 72543 

Sugar Loaf Mountain Island

Greers Ferry Lake
The Sugar Loaf Mountain Island National Nature Trail is a fully-maintained climb to the peak of this unique island formation only accessible by boat.

You can catch a boat shuttle from a couple of the area marinas during season but you need to call ahead to make reservations and obtain hours of operation. (See below for links).

Climb the staircase to the peak at 1,001 feet above sea level where you can spy eagle’s nests in the hardwood forest, or catch the incredible vista across Greers Ferry Lake.


Location:

35.54583, -92.27222
35°32’45″N, 92°16’20″W

For more information

https://visitfairfieldbay.com/trails/hiking-biking/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpqGyrInS8gIV0jytBh1a7AXdEAAYASAAEgIV_vD_BwE

Or Visit one of the area marinas nearby either Fairfield Bay Marina or Peters Sugar Loaf Marina for information on boat shuttle and/or Kayak rentals to the island.

https://visitfairfieldbay.com/

https://www.sugarloafmarina.com

 

Categories: Adventures, Attractions, Cleburne County, Fairfield Bay, Hiking, Pet Friendly, Scenic, Van Buren County

Greers Ferry Lake Arkansas 

Sugarloaf Mountain (Heber Springs)

Over many ages, the Little Red River carved this sandstone formation into the best viewpoint in town! At nearly 700 feet, this popular trail hike destination is a perfect side trip during your visit to Heber Springs.

Choose from Summit (difficult), Tonawanda  Base Trail (moderate), Hidden Pond Trail (handicap accessible) for varying levels of challenge, suitable for all ages.

For more information

http://sugarloafheritagecouncil.org/

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Categories: Adventures, Attractions, Cleburne County, Heber Springs, Hiking, Pet Friendly, Scenic

Sugarloaf Mountain
Trailhead Rd
Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543 

Sulphur Creek Outfitters

Sulphur Creek Outfitters was born from a vision to unite the community in fitness, environmental awareness and appreciation for the Arkansas Natural State. Sulphur Creek Outfitters offers outdoor adventure supplies from fishing to kayaking, to birdwatching, cycling, yoga, hiking, and more. Read more about SCO and their incredible story Here.

Categories: Adventures, Biking, Cleburne County, Fishing, Heber Springs, Hiking, Kayak & Canoe, Little Red River, Outfitters, Shopping

1520 AR-25 Bypass
Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543 

Website

501-691-0138

Sulphur Creek Trail

Sulphur Creek Trails is a multi use trail (no motorized vehicles allowed) with several sections completed.

You can choose from the Garlinghouse Trail which is a  .5 mi. Off Bittle Road West. This trail is across the road from Barnett/ Wildlife Trail Section. Chat surface and an easy trail. One bridge. Lots of wildlife and birds. Follow the Fairgrounds signs. Across the road from Cleburne County Fairgrounds, be sure to check out the other trails listed below:

Douglas Wildlife Trail .25 miles

4th Street and South Broadway .50 miles or

Barnett Wildlife Trail .25 miles

For more information visit

http://www.gfltc.com/sulphur-creek.html

Be sure to thank all the people who made these trails possible every chance you get. Hats off to Sulphur Creek Outfitters owner, Frank Wimberley for helping to make it happen.

Categories: Adventures, Cleburne County, Heber Springs, Hiking, Pet Friendly


Heber Springs, AR