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Best hikes in Buffalo National River.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Buffalo National River
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months March, April, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Buffalo River Trail
    35.7 mi
  2. 02
    Old River Trail
    5.8 mi
  3. 03
    Sneed's Creek Trail
    4.2 mi
  4. 04
    Bench Trail
    4.0 mi
  5. 05
    Chimney Rock Trail
    3.6 mi
  6. 06
    Centerpoint Trail
    3.5 mi
  7. 07
    Shine Eye to Gilbert Trail
    3.2 mi
  8. 08
    Point Peter Equestrian Trail
    3.2 mi
  9. 09
    Cecil Cove Bench Trail
    3.0 mi
  10. 10
    Old River Trail
    2.7 mi
  11. 11
    Hemmed-In-Hollow Trail
    2.3 mi
  12. 12
    Old River Trail
    2.2 mi
  13. 13
    Cecil Creek Trail
    2.1 mi
  14. 14
    Old River Trail
    2.1 mi
  15. 15
    County Road 232
    1.9 mi
  16. 16
    County Road 425
    1.8 mi
  17. 17
    Indian Rockhouse Trail
    1.7 mi
  18. 18
    Laffoon Cemetery Trail
    1.6 mi
  19. 19
    Old River Trail
    1.5 mi
  20. 20
    Old River Trail
    1.5 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Buffalo National River: March, April, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.