Jeff Anderson Memorial Trail .60 miles

Jeff Anderson Memorial Trail- .60 mi (currently), A City trail at Sandy Beach accessible at the end of Main Street West (Parking)
or Front Street dead ends at Sandy Beach location of the trail (Parking). This newly renovated 10′ wide packed solid base trail skirts the lake shoreline with some beautiful view of the lakee. This trail is multi-use but no motorized vehicles are allowed. The plan is to make the trail a loop. Pet Friendly.

Map link below

http://www.gfltc.com/jeff-anderson-trail.html

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Heber Springs, AR 

Mossy Bluff National Nature Trail

This beautiful trail follows along a wooded bluff overlooking the Little Red River below Greers Ferry Dam. Different points of interest such as two different trees that have grown together as one, lichens role in “primary succession”, a balanced rock caused by the process of “weathering”, and many other occurrences in nature can be seen on the trail.

At the end of the trail are 96 steps leading up to a spectacular overlook above the Little Red River and the Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery. This is an excellent place to rest and enjoy the view before your walk back to the Visitor Center! Pet Friendly.

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Natural Bridge of Arkansas

Hidden away in the scenic beauty of the Ozarks, this 100-foot sandstone formation was millions of years in the making. The stone archway over Little Johnny Creek was actually used as a bridge during pioneer days, and later by loggers – and even as a hideout for a notable character! Today, it’s a favorite destination for tourists, photographers, and nature lovers.

Hours

Open daily, 8am to 6pm, March through November. Facilities include a log cabin museum and gift shop.

More info

Call the Smith family at (501) 745-2357

Directions:

1120 Natural Bridge Road, off Hwy 65 (4 miles north of Clinton – follow the signs)

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1120 Natural Bridge Road
Clinton, Arkansas 72031 

501-745-2357

South Fork Nature Center


South Fork Nature Center is the Gates Rogers Foundation’s premier conservancy project, featuring a two-mile maintained nature trail system on Greers Ferry Lake, open year-round. When the gates are closed, you can enter by foot through the rock entrance. Parking is available across the road. Dogs must be on a leash.


Facilities include a fully-restored pioneer cabin and outdoor seating areas that can double as outdoor classrooms.

Guided tours are scheduled every 3rd Saturday of the month, April – October.
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GPS Coordinates: Latitude 35°33’25.54″N Longitude 92°23’3.66″W

South Fork Nature Center Map

Upcoming events at the Nature Center →


Nearby in Clinton:
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962 Bachelor Road
Choctaw, Arkansas 72028 

501-745-6444

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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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

 

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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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Sugarloaf Mountain
Trailhead Rd
Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543