Happy Trails: Knoop Park

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/MICHAEL STOREY

Young dog walkers enjoy the trail at Little Rock's Knoop Park. The park, surrounding the Ozark Point Water Treatment Plant, features an outstanding vista of downtown and the Arkansas River.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/MICHAEL STOREY Young dog walkers enjoy the trail at Little Rock's Knoop Park. The park, surrounding the Ozark Point Water Treatment Plant, features an outstanding vista of downtown and the Arkansas River.

KNOOP PARK

Location: Park in the Ozark Point Water Treatment Plant lot at North Martin and Hill roads in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock.

Length: It’s an easy and paved 1.2 miles down the hill and up the hill to the far gate and back.

Main attractions: This ridgetop hike boasts an excellent view of downtown and the river. There’s just enough incline to get a brisk, quick workout.

Hazards: None.

Dog, bike, tyke friendly? Yes to all three.

Rating (out of five):

Check out a video of this and other Happy Trails hikes at ArkansasOnline.com/Happy-Trails.

Know a good trail for a hike? Email mstorey@arkansasonline.com

ActiveStyle, Pages 23 on 01/06/2014

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