Traveling Arkansas Stop #3

Welcome back to the Travel Arkansas series with Stop #3. As many may know, I grew up in Clark County. In recent years, the DeSoto Bluff Trail was created in Arkadelphia. 

The DeSoto Trail provides a nice overlook of the Ouachita River in any Arkansas season. On any given clear day you can look out across for miles. The trail is only about a quarter of a mile in length on paved surface. This makes for an easy walk through the wooded timber. 

If you have small children walking with you, please use caution as you reach the overlook point. The cliffs are high but marked with signs and protective fencing. 

The trail also features informative panels along the way that tells the story of local Native American groups who once called the area home. George Hunter and William Dunbar are also known for traveling up the Ouachita River through Arkadelphia as part of President Jefferson’s Expedition of Discovery. 

If you call Clark County home or simply pass through the area, I recommend visiting. Below are a few pictures of the DeSoto Trail and overlook of the Ouachita River. 
Until next time, 
Jason

To find out more about DeSoto Bluff visit AllTrails. 

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