Buffalo River Trail (Upper Section)
Buffalo National River, Arkansas
- Distance
- 59.6 km
- Elev. gain
- 1,909 m
- Start
- Near Newton County
- Finish
- Near Newton County
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km244–540 m above sea level56.3 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
Far shows National Park Service's published 59.6 km (37.0 mi). The mapped route measures 57.4 km (35.7 mi) — a small mapping variance.
Common questions
- How long is the Buffalo River Trail (Upper Section)?
- The Buffalo River Trail (Upper Section) is 59.6 km (37 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Buffalo River Trail (Upper Section) have?
- The Buffalo River Trail (Upper Section) has about 1,909 m (6,263 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Buffalo River Trail (Upper Section) start and finish?
- The Buffalo River Trail (Upper Section) starts and finishes at Near Newton County.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Buffalo River Trail (Upper Section)?
- Far shows National Park Service's published 59.6 km (37.0 mi). The mapped route measures 57.4 km (35.7 mi) — a small mapping variance.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap57.4 km · 1,909 m gain
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 11, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.