River Corridor Trail

The River Corridor Trail is a hard hike of about 12 miles in the Gillham Recreation Area in Arkansas, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. It is a point-to-point route, and the climb is steady, with a total gain of about 1,540 feet and a loss of about 1,650 feet over the course of the trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 9.5 miles in, where the grade reaches 20%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 69°F with lows near 52°F, and April is similar at about 69°F by day and 50°F at night. Summer runs hotter, with July highs near 87°F. Harris Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 5 miles away. Little Coon Creek Park and Big Coon Creek, both campgrounds, are each about 6 miles off. The Cossatot River, another paddling option, is about 7 miles away.