Batesville's Top Trails + Climbs

There's a whole world to explore out there. Start right in our backyard, in the most geographically diverse landscape in the state of Arkansas.

The BATESVILLE GREENWAY is a multi-use trail accommodating walkers, joggers, runners, and cyclists. The trail system begins at White River Health and meanders past the Batesville Community Center, making a loop through Riverside Park, Batesville High School, and the adjoining neighborhoods. The newest section winds through a half mile of forest before ending with a beautiful native wood boardwalk in the Eagle Mountain neighborhood. Learn more at batesvilleparks.com.

JAMESTOWN CRAG is a popular sport-climbing destination in North Arkansas. The Crag has become a hot spot for outdoor recreation, with over 100 climbing routes on Arkansas sandstone and miles of hiking trails. Find Jamestown Crag on Facebook.

BAILEY’S POUR-OFF is a beautiful panoramic waterfall on Brock Mountain near Locust Grove. The falls are fed by rainfall in the area and can be accessed via trails from Jamestown Crag.

Lyon knows there’s more to college than just earning a degree. With 5 miles of HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS, an 18hole disc golf course, a bouldering grotto, and high- and lowropes courses, Lyon has endless adventure opportunities for its students and the community. Learn more at lyon.edu.

Independence County is the gravel rider’s dream. With a diverse landscape and endless miles of GRAVEL ROADS, mountain trails, and paved routes, you and your bike can go anywhere your heart desires.

Pack up your ATV and UTV and head to GREASY BEND OFF-ROAD PARK . With 70 miles of trails, you’ll encounter constantly changing terrain, including sharp turns, inverted climbs, and odd angles, complete with mud, sand, bluffs, rocky trails, and miles of White River frontage in Rosie, Arkansas.

Visit https://batesvillearea.com/visit/adventure-here/ to see more.