Butler Hollow

Total Miles 9.4
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Butler Hollow connects Beaver, Arkansas, and Seligman, Missouri via a retired Arkansas & Ozarks rail line along Butler Creek. Most of the road is well-graded gravel with scattered potholes and dry water crossings. The north end of the road through the National Forest is packed dirt with scattered potholes in the shadows. This is an easy-going fun cruise crossing state lines that could prove difficult after heavy rains since the road crosses the creek. This passes through protected Ozark glade bottoms where road runners, prickly pear cacti, and other desert animals can be found.

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Difficulty

Scattered potholes hide in the shadows along this route. After heavy rains, this route may be impassable since the road passes through the creek bed.

History

The Arkansas & Ozarks Railroad only lasted from 1949 to 1960. The White River railroad crossing at Beaver was condemned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1959 to make way for the proposed Table Rock Lake, causing the rail line to be retired. The abandoned warren truss bridge can still be seen to the east from the historic wood suspension bridge in Beaver, Arkansas.

Technical Rating

1

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Clint Lancaster
Dec 02, 2025
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Easy trial. No problems. Looks like it could flood at times, but none going on when we were there.
Casey Hegwald
Sep 11, 2025
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Butler Hollow is a great option if you’re looking for an easy and scenic ride. The road is well-graded gravel with a few dry water crossings along the way, but nothing too serious unless you’re heading out after heavy rain. Under normal, dry conditions, you don’t really need a full 4x4 setup — a standard SUV or high-clearance 2WD should handle it just fine. Overall, it’s a relaxed trail that’s accessible for most vehicles and makes for a pleasant drive through the area.
Chris P.
Jul 27, 2025
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Open dirt road. Beautiful trail and no worries at all. Dont really need a 4x4 unless it’s rained and muddy.
Latham Thigpen
Nov 22, 2024
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Well maintained on Missouri side. Washboard in Arkansas side.
nick mounce
Jan 03, 2024
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Butler Hollow Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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