Fall is finally here!
Cossatot River State Park is your weekend destination for fun-filled activities and guided hikes. Hike every trail in the park, self-guided or led by a park interpreter, from 11/1 to 11/30 to complete the Fall Hiking Challenge! Pick up a Fall Hiking Challenge booklet at the Visitor Center to track your progress.
Sunday, November 1
Fall Hiking Challenge: Harris Creek Trail Leaf Peep Hike
10a.m. @ Harris Creek Trailhead
Hike with a park interpreter in search of fall colors in the trees and investigate the science behind them. This is a 3.5-mile round trip hike rated moderate to strenuous. Please bring a snack and plenty of water as well as wear proper clothing and footwear.
Friday, November 6
Fall Hiking Challenge: 5.5 miles on River Corridor Trail
9a.m. @ Low Water Bridge
Join a park interpreter to hike a section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail. We’ll be hiking from Cossatot Falls to the South River Corridor trailhead. A shuttle is provided to all hikers for this 5.5-mile hike. Please meet at the Low Water Bridge (below visitor center) at the start time to get shuttled to the hike starting point. This trail is rated moderate to strenuous, so please bring a snack and plenty of water as well as wear proper clothing and footwear.
Saturday, November 7
Fall Hiking Challenge: 5 miles on River Corridor Trail
9a.m. @ Brushy Creek Rec. Area
Join a park interpreter to hike a section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail. We’ll be hiking from Ed Banks to the North River Corridor trailhead. A shuttle is provided to all hikers for this 5-mile hike. Please meet at Brushy Creek Recreation Area at the start time to get shuttled to the hike starting point. This trail is rated moderate to strenuous, so please bring a snack and plenty of water as well as wear proper clothing and footwear.
Saturday, November 7
Fall Watercolors
3p.m. @ Low Water Bridge
Sunday, November 8
Fall Hiking Challenge: Brushy Creek Trail Leaf Peep Hike
10a.m. @ Brushy Creek Trailhead
Hike the Brushy Creek Trail with a park interpreter in search of fall colors in the trees and investigate the science behind them. This is a 0.75-mile round trip hike rated easy.
Friday, November 13
Fall Hiking Challenge: 5.5 miles on River Corridor Trail
9a.m. @ Low Water Bridge
Join a park interpreter to hike a section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail. We’ll be hiking from Cossatot Falls to the South River Corridor trailhead. A shuttle is provided to all hikers for this 5.5-mile hike. Please meet at the Low Water Bridge (below visitor center) at the start time to get shuttled to the hike starting point. This trail is rated moderate to strenuous, so please bring a snack and plenty of water as well as wear proper clothing and footwear.
Saturday, November 14
Fall Hiking Challenge: 2 miles on River Corridor Trail
9a.m. @ Cossatot Falls
Join a park interpreter to hike a section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail. We’ll be hiking from Ed Banks to Cossatot Falls. A shuttle is provided to all hikers for this 2-mile hike. Please meet at Cossatot Falls at the start time to get shuttled to the hike starting point. This trail is rated moderate to strenuous, so please bring a snack and plenty of water as well as wear proper clothing and footwear.
Saturday, November 14
Bear Aware Station
2-3p.m. @ Cossatot Falls
Sunday, November 15
Fall Hiking Challenge: Waterleaf Trail Leaf Peep Hike
1p.m. @ Waterleaf Trailhead
Hike the Waterleaf Trail with a park interpreter in search of fall colors in the trees and investigate the science behind them. This is a 0.5-mile round trip hike rated easy to moderate.
Friday, November 20
Fall Hiking Challenge: 5 miles on River Corridor Trail
9a.m. @ Brushy Creek Rec. Area
Join a park interpreter to hike a section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail. We’ll be hiking from Ed Banks to the North River Corridor trailhead. A shuttle is provided to all hikers for this 5-mile hike. Please meet at Brushy Creek Recreation Area at the start time to get shuttled to the hike starting point. This trail is rated moderate to strenuous, so please bring a snack and plenty of water as well as wear proper clothing and footwear.
Saturday, November 21
Fall Hiking Challenge: Brushy Creek Trail Leaf Peep Hike
10a.m. @ Brushy Creek Trailhead
Hike the Brushy Creek Trail with a park interpreter in search of fall colors in the trees and investigate the science behind them. This is a 0.75-mile round trip hike rated easy.
Saturday, November 21
Hibernation Station
2-3p.m. @ Sandbar Campground
While Arkansas isn’t covered in snow all winter, the inhabitants of forests undergo fascinating transformations and exhibit surprising habits to survive the colder months. Stop by the Sandbar campground to discover the many ways wildlife of the area live through the winter. This is a come and go station.
Sunday, November 22
Fall Hiking Challenge: Waterleaf Trail Leaf Peep Hike
1p.m. @ Waterleaf Trailhead
Hike the Waterleaf Trail with a park interpreter in search of fall colors in the trees and investigate the science behind them. This is a 0.5-mile round trip hike rated easy to moderate.
Saturday, November 28
Fall Hiking Challenge: 2 miles on River Corridor Trail
9a.m. @ Cossatot Falls
Join a park interpreter to hike a section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail. We’ll be hiking from Ed Banks to Cossatot Falls. A shuttle is provided to all hikers for this 2-mile hike. Please meet at Cossatot Falls at the start time to get shuttled to the hike starting point. This trail is rated moderate to strenuous, so please bring a snack and plenty of water as well as wear proper clothing and footwear.
Saturday, November 28
Owl Pellet Dissection
3p.m. @ Visitor Center
Sunday, November 29
Fall Hiking Challenge: Harris Creek Trail Leaf Peep Hike
10a.m. @ Harris Creek Trailhead
Hike with a park interpreter in search of fall colors in the trees and investigate the science behind them. This is a 3.5-mile round trip hike rated moderate to strenuous. Please bring a snack and plenty of water as well as wear proper clothing and footwear.
