Great River Road (Arkansas)
Arkansas County, AR
Point-to-point trail in Arkansas County, AR. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 193.3 mi (311.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 935 ft (285 m)
- Est. Time
- 62 hr 40 min
- High point
- 367 ft (112 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 47.7 mi (76.7 km) from start
- Shelter 143.5 mi (230.9 km) from start
- Shelter 143.5 mi (231 km) from start
- Shelter 143.6 mi (231.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: Elaine Trailhead 143.6 mi (231.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Helena/West Helena Welcome Center 167.2 mi (269 km) from start
- Shelter 168.6 mi (271.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Fort Curtis 169 mi (272 km) from start
- Historic site: Temple Beth El Cemetery 170.6 mi (274.5 km) from start
- Spring 172 mi (276.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Look Out Point St. Francis National Forest 175.9 mi (283 km) from start
- Campsite: Beech Point Campground 186.4 mi (299.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Mississippi River State Park Visitors Center 190.5 mi (306.7 km) from start
- Historic site: William Hines Furbush Memorial 193.3 mi (311 km) from start
- Historic site: Robert E. Lee Monument 193.3 mi (311.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Great River Road (Arkansas)
How long is Great River Road (Arkansas)?
Great River Road (Arkansas) is 193.3 mi (311.1 km) long. Most people take about 62 hr 40 min. It climbs 935 ft (285 m) in total, up to a high point of 367 ft (112 m).
How hard is Great River Road (Arkansas)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great River Road (Arkansas)?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great River Road (Arkansas)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Great River Road (Arkansas) shaded?
Mostly exposed (17% under trees).
What can you do on Great River Road (Arkansas)?
Best for Scenic drive.
Is this a good week for Great River Road (Arkansas)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap