Trail Overview

This is a beautiful scenic drive from Snowball, Arkansas to Tylers Bend Campground at the Buffalo National River. The trail follows along the roads Searcy County 13, Gateway Road, and Peter Cave Road. The beautiful views of the Buffalo River and Ozarks surround you once you turn onto Peter Cave Road. Following Peter Cave Road there are several amazing camping spots close to the Buffalo River. There is one main water crossing that can get deep and it is right before you enter into Tylers Bend area. Calf Creek can get 4-5 feet deep depending on the rain the area has seen. It is also rocky creek bottom gravel. Beautiful history when driving through the area.

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Difficulty

The roads are fairly normal dirt roads. Depending on your experience this will be an easy drive to everyone. The one main obstacle to this trail is the water crossing at the very end (Calf Creek) Please be aware of current water levels and always, leave no trace!

History

The history behind the Buffalo National River is absolutely beautiful. Being the first National River in the United States makes this river something extremely special for Arkansas and the U.S. Almost being damed multiple times, this river would not be what it is today without the wonderful people that fight for it.

Technical Rating

Nick Fuller

May 25, 2025

Open

Trail was pretty clear beyond a few mud holes. But with all of the rain over the weekend, and the incoming thunderstorm, the creek was too high for o even attempt to cross.

Brian Maclaskey

May 16, 2025

Open

Calf Creek was approx 36” deep with softish banks on both sides. Had no problems getting thru in TJ with 4” lift and 33” in tires.

Don Newsom

Apr 11, 2025

Open

Micah Anglin

Mar 09, 2025

Open

We started in Snowball, going north. About 8.5 miles up to Calf Creek. The water is passable by our Polaris Ranger. The lifted JK Wrangler could have made but I wasn't risking it. The Grand Cherokee was a definite no-go.

Corey Jackson

Feb 08, 2025

Open

Came from snowball side (south). Good road all the way to calf creek. Crossing silted in and water was a deep pool. Not crossing in an adventure bike!! Went all the way back out!

B Somers

Dec 25, 2024

Open

started in north at 124 made to calf creek. water at calf creek high and impassable had to turn around.