Arkansas · Hiking

Danville City Park Trail

1.6 mi
round trip
555 ft
climb
983 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Danville City Park Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ouachita National Forest. It doesn't name Danville City Park Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Ouachita National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Danville City Park Trail is an easy, short hike of about 1.6 miles in Arkansas's Ouachita National Forest, within the Fourche Ranger District. The trail starts at a low point of about 705 feet and climbs to a high of 983 feet before returning, with a total elevation gain of 555 feet and the steepest stretch at about 14% grade near the start. The trail is natural-surfaced and not accessible, so plan on walking it on foot rather than on a wheelchair. The nearest town is Danville, and the route makes an easy addition to time spent exploring the surrounding park and district. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Nimrod Dam weather station show October highs around 76°F with lows near 51°F, and April highs around 75°F, while July and August average about 94°F. Nearby, Danville Mountain Trail and the Danville City Park Trail/loop both sit about 0.1 mile away. Spring Lake Campground is about 8 miles off, and Big Piney Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 9.3 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Danville City Park Trail

    Best months: February–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      52° / 31°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      57° / 34°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      66° / 41°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 49°

      8 wet

    5. May

      82° / 60°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 68°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      94° / 72°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 70°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 63°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      76° / 51°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 40°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      54° / 33°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Nimrod Dam, AR, 13.6 mi away at 480 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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