The Arkansas River Trail is a recreation rail trail that runs 17 miles (27 km) in along both sides of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas. The trail is open for use by hikers, joggers, and cyclists year-round. The trail is made up of asphalt creating a hard flat surface.
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