Hiking in the Lower District

Buffalo River Trail: Dillard's Ferry to Spring Creek

• Distance (one way): 6.1 miles
• Duration (one way): 3.5 - 4.5 hours
• Elevation Change: 500 feet
• Trailhead Coordinates: Lat:36.0655948779 Long: -92.5782528747
• Restrooms available at Dillard's Ferry and Spring Creek

This section of the Buffalo River Trail takes you up and over Kimball and Stairstep Bluffs for picturesque views of the lower section of the Buffalo River.

Directions

Take Highway 14 south out of Yellville and travel for approxmiately 16 miles to Dillard's Ferry, which is the bridge that crosses over the Buffalo River. Immediately south of the bridge turn right onto a gravel road, which will bring you to the parking area near the bridge. The trailhead begins under the bridge.

For more information about any of these trails or to have maps e-mailed to you please call the Buffalo Point Ranger Station at 870-449-4311.