Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Hiking, Mtn Biking & Equestrian Trails

Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Equestrian
  • Length: 3 - 23 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate - Strenuous
  • Time: 2 hours - All Day
  • Requirements: None
    Description
  • Four loops make up the Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail. All loops plus connecting trails equals approx. 23 miles of total trail.
    • Little Clifty Creek Loop - 9 miles
    • War Eagle Loop - 5 miles
    • Bashore Ridge Loop - 3 miles
    • Duton Hollow Loop - 3 miles
  • The trail follows ridge tops and rims, with a few hills of 200-300 ft elevation changes. The entire trail system is surrounded by typical Ozarks oak/hickory forest.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
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  • Pets Allowed:
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Historic Van Winkle Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking
  • Length: ½ mile
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Time: ½ hour
  • Requirements: None
    Description
  • The trailhead parking lot, along with restrooms, is located on the south side of the highway. There is a tunnel going underneath Hwy 12 that leads to the historic home and mill sites of the Peter Van Winkle family, used before and after the civl war. Interpretive signs along the path tell about the area. There is also a stream, spring, and raised garden site.
    NOTE: There is no access from this trail or its parking lot to the Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
  • Trail Head(s): Approx. 3 miles west of park office on Hwy 12
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Pigeon Roost Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking, Backpacking
  • Length: 4 - 8½ miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Time: 3 hours - Overnight
  • Requirements: Check w/Park Ranger or Visitor Center for overnight camping
    Description
  • Pigeon Roost Trail is divided into two loops, forming a rough-shaped figure eight. The first, shorter loop is Dry Creek Loop, 4.1 miles long. The second is Huckleberry Loop, 4.3 miles long, and has five primitive tent campsites available for overnight camping. During the winter and early spring, when the leaves are off, some of the campsites have great views overlooking the Van Winkle Arm of Beaver Lake. Reservations are not required, but calling the park office at 479-789-2380 is recommended to see if there may be other campers ahead of you.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: 5 sites along Huckleberry Loop; first come first serve
  • Water: No water on trail
  • Trail Head(s): North side of Hwy 12; 7/10 mile east of War Eagle Rd (Benton County 98)
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  • Recommended Season: Fall, Winter, Spring

Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking
  • Length: 1½ miles
  • Difficulty: Easy - Strenuous
  • Time: 1 - 2 hours
  • Requirements: None
    Description
  • The first ½ mile of this trail follows a ridgeline, providing an easy hike. A scenic overlook provides views of Beaver Lake. Then, the trail decends into Shaddox Hollow, and can be steep in places. The trail then winds along the hollow along the creek, passing interesting limestone bluffs. After working its way up the creek, the trail then climbs back out of the hollow to the trailhead. The climb out can be strenuous in places.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
  • Trail Head(s): Off Hwy 303, one mile north of Hwy 12 intersection
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  • Pets Allowed:
  • Recommended Season: