This Hidden Hike On An Arkansas Island Can Only Be Reached By Boat

Any Arkansan will gladly share their favorite lake, hike, mountain bluff or even cave, but some folks may stumble when asked for their favorite island. We’re not really known for our island adventures. However! One of the best views in Arkansas is hiding on a mountain that can only be reached by boat. Let’s board the ferry and take a hike to see this spectacularly scenic gem.

This lovely island isn’t at some far off destination resort, it’s right here in Arkansas.

Facebook/Fairfield Bay, Arkansas Sugar Loaf Mountain is an island located on Greers Ferry Lake near Fairfield Bay.

To reach the island, we’ll have to take a ferry.

Facebook/Fairfield Bay, Arkansas If you’re needing a lift, the Fairfield Bay Marina runs a shuttle service to the island from Tue-Sat. It’s $11.95 for adults.

We’ve run ashore! Let’s start our hike.

AllTrails/Jessica Ferguson If you’re directionally challenged, not to worry. There’s a map of the trail as soon as you reach the bank.

The Sugar Loaf National Nature Trail is a moderate 1.6-mile loop.

AllTrails/AllTrails User The trail was built by employees of the Greers Ferry Project Office of the Corps of Engineers’ Little Rock District.

We’re almost there!

AllTrails/AllTrails User The whole mountain is the result of erosion and weathering over millions of years. Pedimentation, an erosional process, caused the vertical walls and flat rock surfaces you’ll come across on our hike.

Take a moment to appreciate how high you hiked.

AllTrails/AllTrails User And get ready for the best view in the state.

We’ve reached the top!

AllTrails/Eric Kennedy

If you concentrate really hard on this picture, you can start to hear the waves and feel the breeze blowing.

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We’ll let you have a moment to take in the tranquil mountaintop scene.

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No flight necessary to reach this island destination.

AllTrails/Kim Pearce The Fairfield Bay Marina is located at 4350 Ar 330 Hwy S in Shirley.

Have you had an Arkansas adventure around Greers Ferry Lake? Share your experience with us in the comments below!

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Sugar Loaf Mountain is an island located on Greers Ferry Lake near Fairfield Bay.

If you’re needing a lift, the Fairfield Bay Marina runs a shuttle service to the island from Tue-Sat. It’s $11.95 for adults.

AllTrails/Jessica Ferguson

If you’re directionally challenged, not to worry. There’s a map of the trail as soon as you reach the bank.

AllTrails/AllTrails User

The trail was built by employees of the Greers Ferry Project Office of the Corps of Engineers’ Little Rock District.

The whole mountain is the result of erosion and weathering over millions of years. Pedimentation, an erosional process, caused the vertical walls and flat rock surfaces you’ll come across on our hike.

And get ready for the best view in the state.

AllTrails/Eric Kennedy

AllTrails/Kim Pearce

The Fairfield Bay Marina is located at 4350 Ar 330 Hwy S in Shirley.

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