Arkansas · Hiking

Overlook Trail

1.7 mi
loop
149 ft
climb
554 ft
high point
Loop
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Overlook Trail is an easy hike in Arkansas, about 2 miles from the town of McJester. The route is 1.7 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 149 feet and a total loss of 264 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.44 miles in, where the grade reaches 16 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Greers Ferry Dam weather station show October highs around 73°F with lows near 49°F, and April highs around 72°F with lows near 47°F. Summer highs typically reach about 91°F. Bikes and horses are not allowed on this trail. Big Creek Loop starts just 0.1 mile away. Summit Trail and Tonawanda Base Trail are both about 8.4 miles off, and the Little Red River offers river fishing about 9 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Overlook Trail

    Best months: March–May 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

      48° / 28°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      54° / 31°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 38°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 47°

      9 wet

    5. May

      79° / 57°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 66°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 69°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 68°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 61°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 49°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 39°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      51° / 31°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Greers Ferry Dam, AR, 9.3 mi away at 527 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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