Happy Trails: Tar Camp Park

TAR CAMP PARK

Location: From Redfield, take Arkansas 46 east to South Brodie Street. Turn left and go two blocks to River Road and turn right.

Follow signs four miles to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Tar Camp Park.

Length: Hike all the paved roads around the campground (or skirt the riverbank) for 2.86 miles total. Cross the bridge to the nature trail for an additional deep woods loop of 0.85 mile.

Main attractions: Scenic Arkansas River and backwater views.

Hazards: Watch your step - lots of nasty fire ants in season. Also, mosquitoes the size of sparrows.

Dog, bike, tyke friendly? Keep bikes on the campground roads; kids and dogs will love the open grassy areas.

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Rating (out of five):Know a good trail for a hike? Email

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ActiveStyle, Pages 23 on 03/31/2014

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