3 Fall Hikes Near Texarkana with Great Views

Fall is one of the best times to hit the trails around Texarkana: the air is cooler, the leaves are turning, and the bugs take a break (bye mosquitos and wasps). Whether you’re looking for a peaceful solo hike, a family adventure, or a weekend date outdoors, these three trails are just the ticket for a little fresh air, fall reset. My family and I love hiking these every year if we can. It’s fun to have photos each year to see how our kids are growing. Here I’ll share three of the best fall hikes near Texarkana. Let’s go explore!

Looking for more hikes in the area? Check out my guide to the best hiking trails near Texarkana.

Bringle Lake Trail (Texarkana, TX)

This trail is one of my family’s top favorite fall hikes near Texarkana. In fact, it’s one of our favorite trails all year round. The Bringle Lake Nature Trail is relatively flat, wide enough for multiple people to walk side by side, and has great tree cover for shade. The City of Texarkana, Texas has installed some beautiful and informative signs along the trail, detailing what types of animals you might see on your hike. There are a few options for hiking here:

• Bringle Nature Trail – park at Bringle Lake East, hike under the nature trail sign and walk back to the art park at the spillway. 2 miles round trip. Be sure to stop at the spillway for some unique photo ops and look for turtles too!
• Bringle Single Track Trails – Red Loop, Green Loop, Full Loop. These are bike trails but hikers are welcome. Enter behind the trail map sign at Bringle Lake East. The green loop has cute gnome home doors on the first mile or so of the trail. When the trail splits, go to the right to find them. It’s about 2 miles to do the loop, if you turn before you go across the long, wood footbridge. The full loop (on the nature trail) is about 8 miles and takes you all the way around the lake, connecting both sides of the park via University Avenue. You can combine the Red and Green loop to enjoy a 6 mile stroll through the beautiful, tall trees.

Check out my full guide to the best parks in Texarkana to learn about more trails and more places to explore.

Rustling Leaves Trail (Daingerfield, TX)

Texas has some beautiful fall hikes near Texarkana. One of my family’s favorites is at Daingerfield State Park. This park is our go to spot in the summer because of the best lakes around Texarkana, but in the fall the Piney Woods start showing off. The Rustling Leaves trail meanders for 2 miles around Little Pine Lake. It offers gorgeous views of the water, often with an equally stunning reflection of the trees. It’s a great hike for families, or anyone wanting a relaxing and scenic fall hike. Park admission is $4 per person, 12 and under are free.

Little Missouri Falls (near Dierks, AR)

This is one of the most iconic hikes in the Ouachita Mountains, in Arkansas. Little Missouri Falls is a great place to visit all year round, to cool off in the summer and enjoy the views the other months. In the fall, it’s absolutely stunning! It is a short hike from the parking lot, over a bridge, and on a trail to reach the CCC era overlook. It’s a bit rocky, overgrown, and aged so be mindful of your footing. It requires some scrambling to get down to the falls and I would not recommend it for young children or anyone who has limited mobility.

Be sure to bring your camera or your phone and take some fun photos! You will not have phone service for this hike, save an offline version of a map and start your GPS before you leave the paved roads. Four wheel drive is not required to get here, but it is a rough road. GPS linked here.

Bonus: Cedar Bluff Trail (Broken Bow, OK)

If big views are what you’re after, you can’t beat the Cedar Bluff Trail at Beaver’s Bend State Park. It’s a short, very steep hike that’s worth the climb. At the overlook there is a small barrier to stand behind, however it isn’t going to prevent anyone from going around it to the edge. Be mindful of your steps and watch your kids, it’s a big drop off the cliff. The view at the overlook shows off in the fall with autumn colors dotting the cliffs and bluffs, and the Mountain Fork River below. It’s so good, that one year we used our family photo at that spot as our Christmas card. It’s less than 1 mile total round trip, it’s just steep. Park admission is free but you must pay for parking, book for $8 in advance.

Even more hikes.

If you liked this guide to fall hikes near Texarkana and want even more, you’re in luck! I created my Ultimate Hiking Guide to the ArkLaTex so you can keep exploring and keep adventuring. It’s 26 pages with family friendly hikes, adventurous hikes, bucket list hikes, and more. Plus, it has a seasonal guide for which trails to hike, gear tips, packing lists, and tips for hiking with kids. It’s on sale for $14 through the end of November 2025.

Gear tips.

Being prepared is important and I have two posts that can help you know what to pack, where to get it, and the best gear for your adventure:

• The Ten Essentials for Hiking in the ArkLaTex
• Hiking essentials and other favorite gear and apparel.

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