LITTLE ROCK — LAYHER NATURE TRAIL AT BAYOU BARTHOLOMEW
Location: Interstate 530, Exit 42 (Hazel Street) in Pine Bluff. Short gravel road to trailhead is 100 yards north of interstate on east side of Hazel.
Length: It’s an easy, well-maintained, 1.8-mile gravel trail along the world’s longest bayou.
Main attractions: A great place to watch wildlife along the bayou, past ponds, across marshes and through bottomland forest. Take your camera.
Hazards: Extra buggy in season.
No hazard, but interstate noise can be distracting on the south side.
Amenities: Parking only.
Dog, bike, tyke friendly? No pets; no bikes. Kids will love the wildlife observation areas.
Rating (out of five):Know a good trail for a hike? E-mail mstorey@arkansasonline.com
ActiveStyle, Pages 23 on 12/31/2012