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A wishing well and flume overlook Lake Ponder near the visitor center.
A wishing well and flume overlook Lake Ponder near the visitor center.

CROWLEY'S RIDGE STATE PARK

Location: Park is 5.8 miles west of Paragould on Arkansas 168 North. The trailhead is to the left behind the visitor center.

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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Graphic showing Crowley’s Ridge State Park.

GPS: 36.044169, -90.665993

Length: Get a trail guide at the center. Combine Dancing Rabbit Trail, the access trail, then the Spider Creek and Lake Ponder trails for a moderately easy 2.42 miles.

Main attractions: Deep scenic woods, ravines, a 54-foot suspension bridge, creeks, a lake and a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) overlook make for a nicely varied hike.

Hazards: None.

Dog, bike, tyke friendly? No bikes on trails, but dogs (on a leash) will love it. Small fry will enjoy the paved lake trail the most.

Video: ArkansasOnline.com/happytrails

Rating (out of five): .....

-- Michael Storey

Know a good trail for a hike? Email

mstorey@arkansasonline.com

ActiveStyle on 10/05/2015

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