Happy Trails: Warren Prairie Natural Area

The new trail at Warren Prairie Natural Area offers dappled forest views on a cool fall morning.
The new trail at Warren Prairie Natural Area offers dappled forest views on a cool fall morning.

WARREN PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA

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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Map showing the trailhead at The Warren Prairie Natural Area

Location: Park at the entrance on Arkansas 172, two miles south of U.S. 278 just east of Warren and the Saline River.

GPS: 33.579598, -91.986424

Length: The winding dirt trail is an easy 2.2-mile loop.

Main attractions: The trail showcases Arkansas' beautiful coastal plain with salt slicks, pine and oak flatwoods, saline barrens and several endangered species. It's a nice break for those accustomed to rocky hillsides in the Ozarks and Ouachitas.

Hazards: None.

Dog, bike, tyke friendly? No bikes, but dogs will love it, and small fry won't tire as quickly on a flat trail.

Rating (out of five): ....

-- Michael Storey

Know a good trail for a hike? Email

mstorey@arkansasonline.com

ActiveStyle on 12/05/2016

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