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Outdoor activities to explore in the area

HIKING

If Buffalo River lovers were pressed to name their favorite spot, well, this most scenic of Arkansas icons might just take first place.

Click on these links to learn more about hiking to Whitaker Point (Hawksbill Crag)

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For other, closer hikes explore the options below

Northwest Arkansas is a hikers paradise, and while there are many incredible places to see and experience especially in and around the Buffalo River Wilderness Area (within a two hour drive from Timber Ridge Lodge), we wanted to offer some closer to home options as well. These trails are all within a 1 hour drive (or much less) and offer excellent opportunities to experience the outdoors closer to home base. Hiking trails are prioritized left to right, closest to farthest drive from Timber Ridge Lodge.

Take a look at local hikes and decide which one you want to experience next.

Lake Wedington

(10 minute drive)

Natural Falls State Park

(15 minute drive)

Prairie Grove Battlefield

(30 minute drive)

Devil's Den State Park

(1 hour drive)

Mountain Biking

Slaughter Pen Trails

People drive from around the country to sample the toys at this Bentonville mountain bike trail that hosts one of the top bike events in the state. Skinnies, downhill trails, a jump park, and log rides offer something for the riders of all skill levels.

Explore below for other area trails closer to home base

These trails are all within a 20 minute drive and offer great opportunities to ride some excellent trails closer to home base. Mountain biking trails are prioritized left to right, closest to farthest drive from Timber Ridge Lodge.

Siloam Springs Lake Trails

(15 minute drive)

Sager Creek Trails

(15 minute drive)

Lake Wedington Trails

(15 minute drive)

Lincoln Lake Trails

(20 minute drive)

Unique Adventures

Ready for the thrill of a life time? Skydive Fayetteville is here to deliver! Experience beautiful views of Arkansas while traveling at 120 mph.

There are plenty of adventurous things to do while in the area.

Explore below for some more (possibly less adrenaline pumping) options.

Cave Exploring

 at War Eagle Cavern

Ozark Climbing

Gym

Offroading

with Wilder Adventures

Rappelling

with Wilder Adventures

Fishing

Beaver Lake and other spots

There are many guide services on Beaver Lake to help you with the right spot, the right bait, the right time of day, so you can reel in the right fish. Below, you’ll find a few that are on the western side of the lake (All within an hour’s drive of Timber Ridge Lodge). Click on the images below to open a link in a new tab with more information on each guide service.

Huck Fin’s

Fishing Guide Service

Bailey’s Beaver Lake

Guide Service

Ozark

Fishing Guides

E & C Striper

Guide Service

More Adventures to Find!

Other activities to explore in and around the area