Hiking and running outside in nature is an excellent way to get exercise and to get a new perspective. Fortunately, for those visiting or traveling to Fayetteville, there are plenty of options to go for a relaxing hike or run. Here is a shortlist
of the best places to go hiking or running in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Many of the parks featured on this list have family-friendly activities in addition to hiking trails.
- Lake Fayetteville Park
Lake Fayetteville Park is located at 1330 E Lake Fayetteville Road. The park encompasses over 450 acres of land and nearly 200 acres of water. While most people choose to visit Lake Fayetteville because of its fishing opportunities and boat rentals, there are plenty of places to run or hike along its lakefront nature trail or the multi-use trail that circles the lake. You can watch stunning water views while you exercise.
- Bayyari Park
Located at 725 Regency Drive, Bayyari Park is a family-friendly part with large trees that provide ample shade over the playground and the hiking trail. It is a well-maintained park with a clean picnic area that you can utilize to enjoy lunch after you go on your hike. While there is not a dedicated parking lot for the park, you can park on the street and walk over.
- Veterans Memorial Park at Lake Fayetteville
Veterans Memorial Park at Lake Fayetteville is located at 1350 E Zion Road near the water. This park is one of the best for recreation. Kids can play on the playground and you can have a competitive game of volleyball on sand-based courts. There are clean restroom areas and a covered picnic area. There is a cave running trail that goes around the lake. You can watch ducks play and enjoy relaxing views of the water coming from the dam. The park can get rather busy, so plan to arrive early if you want to avoid the crowds.
- Charles J. Finger Park
Located at 1525 SE Farmers Drive, Charles J. Finger Park features several hiking trails that are great for both beginning and advanced hikers. The views overlook the stream. There is a large open area that you can use to relax, to eat a picnic lunch, or to stretch before your run. In addition to being well-maintained and having ample playground space, the trees provide a nice amount of shade to the park. It is the perfect place for the entire family to spend a weekend afternoon exercising and being outside.
These are just some of the places that you can go hiking or trail running in Fayetteville, Arkansas. However, this list is in no way comprehensive of every place that you can go to. You can always try to visit every state and city park nearby to expand your options. Some people even choose to make it a goal to visit as many as they can to at least see what is available to them. You never know when you will find a new favorite.
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