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Feaster Trail
Entrances at the Hospital; on 8th, 15th, and 26th Streets; and at Highway 67. Feaster Trail is a lighted 8 to 10 foot wide asphalt municipal walking, jogging, biking, and rollerbladding trail that runs about 2 & 7/10 miles across the City of Arkadelphia.
Trail Information
The lighted 8 to 10 foot wide asphalt municipal walking, jogging, or biking trail runs about 2 & 7/10 miles across the City of Arkadelphia. Starting near the Baptist Medical Center, the trail follows Mill Creek to Feaster Park. After leaving the park, the trail crosses both Henderson State University's and Ouachita Baptist University's Campus's, ending up at a scenic overlook of the Ouachita River. Walkers and joggers can continue at the end of Feaster Trail on to the OBU cross country course to loop back to the 8th Street parking area.
During your trek you can pause at one of the many rest-stops along the way. A map of how to find the trail and the rest-stops is below.
For more information you can contact the Parks and Recreation department at (870) 246-5499, 700 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
Trail History
The City of Arkadelphia Parks and Recreation Department started the Feaster Trail System in 1980.
The first design was made to follow an existing utility right-of-way, through an area known as Feaster Park. Hence the name Feaster Trail. This first segment was built in 1981. It is one mile in length and connects Feaster Park to Henderson State University.
In 1984, Feaster Trail was designated as an Arkansas Trail and was put into the National Trail Recreation Register.
In 1985, Feaster Trail was expanded and additional 6/10 of a mile to a new hospital on the western portion of the city. This enabled connecting more green space.
In 1989, another 4/10 of a mile was added to Feaster Trail to link with Henderson State University's physical education and intramural area.
In 2001, the recently finished addition of 7/10 of a mile extends Feaster Trail to Ouachita Baptist University's cross country course, intramural fields, and athletic facilities. In addition, this area ends at an overlook of the Ouachita River. The trail is maintained for approximately 10' to 20' on either side.
Features:
- Wooded areas
- Wildlife habitat
- Access to Feaster Park
- Midpoint rest shelter
- Access to Henderson State University campus
- Access to Ouachita Baptist University campus
- Overlook of Ouachita River with a rest area.
- Access to the Recreation Center
- Access to the Aquatic Park
- Access to the Baptist Health Medical Center
- Part of the National Recreation Trail Program
Locating Feaster Trail
The trail starts from the west at the hospital parking lot; then crosses 26th Street to a parking lot and additional trail access. It continues east along Mill Creek to a parking area and crossing at 15th Street. The trail passes by Henderson State University's Well's Physical Education building and then continues to Highway 7/67 to an unfinished underpass to take you to Ouachita Baptist University's football stadium. It then crosses 8th Street to a parking area to take you further into OBU campus to end at an overlook of the Ouachita River.
Walkers and joggers can continue at the end of Feaster Trail on to the OBU cross country course to loop back to the 8th Street parking area.
Click here to download a map of Feaster Trail