Butterfly Trail

Trails Arkansas Butterfly Trail

Arkansas · Washington County

Butterfly Trail

Short interpretive trail for butterfly spotting in spring, in Crowley's Ridge State Park.

Rating

Length

0.7 mi

Difficulty

3

County

Washington

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Monarch Trail

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About This Trail

Set atop the unique geological formation of Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas, this short interpretive trail winds through CCC-era structures and hardwood forest. Butterfly and bird viewing opportunities abound, with a swinging bridge over a gulley adding adventure to this family-friendly state park walk.

Location

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Coordinates: 36.136564, -94.1203309

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Getting There

From West Fork, take AR-74 west to Devil's Den State Park at 11333 W. Arkansas Highway 74. The Butterfly Trail is accessible from the park's main trail network near the visitor center.

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Magnolia Trail

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Monarch Trail

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