Arkansas · Hiking

Matney Trail

1.1 mi
round trip
785 ft
climb
785 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Matney Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Matney Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (9 listed).

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

Matney Trail is a short, easy hike in the Sylamore Ranger District of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about a mile long and rises roughly 365 feet from its low point of 406 feet to a high of 785 feet, making it an out-and-back with a total climb of about 785 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.44 miles in, with a grade of nearly 29 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 71°F with lows near 48°F, and May highs around 77°F. Summer runs hotter, with July and August highs near 89°F. The trail is on natural surface and is not accessible. Bikes and horses are not allowed. It is open year-round and takes about an hour to complete. Nearby, Dry Run Creek Boardwalk Trail is about 5.5 miles away, the North Fork River offers river fishing at about 5.6 miles, and Dam - Quarry campground is about 5.9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Matney Trail

    Best months: March–June and September–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

      46° / 26°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      51° / 29°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      60° / 37°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      70° / 46°

      11 wet

    5. May

      77° / 56°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 65°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 69°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 68°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 60°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 48°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      59° / 37°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 29°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mtn Home 1 Nnw, AR, 10.5 mi away at 800 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.