Don’t get us wrong, Mount Magazine and Mount Nebo are fantastic places that every Arkansan family needs to visit at least once, if not annually. However, if you’re tired of the crowed beaten paths along the state’s more famous mountains, then this particular spot may be the perfect place for you. Mt. Sequoyah Woods Trail is a perfect escape for that “lost in the woods” feeling while being in a safe environment. Reset, recharge, and just relax as we traverse through this picturesque mountaintop.
It may not have the state park status of some of the other mountains but Mt. Sequoyah Woods is a Fayetteville favorite.
Flickr/Dave Thomas The mountain is located off of Skyline Drive. There’s quite a few trailheads to reach the top. One of the easier ones to access is at 5 N Happy Hollow Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701.
The mountain has been a foundational pillar of Fayetteville’s development for over a century.
Facebook/Mount Sequoyah Center In 1922, 32 acres of the mountain top were developed by the United Methodist Church to serve as a retreat and education center.
Originally the area was known as East Mountain but was renamed in 1922.
Wikimedia The name “Mt. Sequoyah Woods” was chosen to honor Cherokee Chief Sequoyah, the creator of the Cherokee alphabet.
Today the campus is known as the Mt. Sequoyah Center, a non-profit venue that hosts everything from summer camps to yoga retreats.
Facebook/Only In Arkansas/Jose Enriquez The center separated from the church in 2016 to become a non-denominational venue for all sorts of events as well as mountainside lodging. To see what events the center is hosting or to throw your own soiree, visit their website right here.
Mt. Sequoyah Woods consists of seven different trails for a range of skill levels.
Google/Cliff Jones Today we’re focused on the main loop around the mountain.
The Mount Sequoyah Woods Loop completely transports you from busy city to middle of nowhere.
Google/Stephen Chronister The moderate 2.2 trail is a bit of a wild and rugged way to commune with nature. It’s a trail that demands focus, which makes it a great choice if you’re wanting to unplug.
Families can enjoy the easier trek from Happy Hollow Road to the Underwood-Lindsey Pavilion.
Google/Kienen Tryell The pavilion is a particularly interesting point since it was not a Roosevelt-era CCC job. The pavilion was built by log cabin maker extraordinaire, Robert Runyan of Winslow. He creates log cabins using an “old world” method that involves a team of mules and antique hand tools.
No matter which trail you take, Mt. Sequoyah Woods is an easily-accessible showcase of Arkansas’ beauty.
Facebook/Mount Sequoyah Center We highly recommend using the city’s map of the trails around the mountain. You can download or print it here.
Which trail is your favorite to take at Mt. Sequoyah Woods? Tell us in the comments and share your pictures with us in our Facebook Group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
Flickr/Dave Thomas
The mountain is located off of Skyline Drive. There’s quite a few trailheads to reach the top. One of the easier ones to access is at 5 N Happy Hollow Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Facebook/Mount Sequoyah Center
In 1922, 32 acres of the mountain top were developed by the United Methodist Church to serve as a retreat and education center.
Wikimedia
The name “Mt. Sequoyah Woods” was chosen to honor Cherokee Chief Sequoyah, the creator of the Cherokee alphabet.
Facebook/Only In Arkansas/Jose Enriquez
The center separated from the church in 2016 to become a non-denominational venue for all sorts of events as well as mountainside lodging. To see what events the center is hosting or to throw your own soiree, visit their website right here.
Google/Cliff Jones
Today we’re focused on the main loop around the mountain.
Google/Stephen Chronister
The moderate 2.2 trail is a bit of a wild and rugged way to commune with nature. It’s a trail that demands focus, which makes it a great choice if you’re wanting to unplug.
Google/Kienen Tryell
The pavilion is a particularly interesting point since it was not a Roosevelt-era CCC job. The pavilion was built by log cabin maker extraordinaire, Robert Runyan of Winslow. He creates log cabins using an “old world” method that involves a team of mules and antique hand tools.
We highly recommend using the city’s map of the trails around the mountain. You can download or print it here.
For another summer adventure, be sure to take the family to this underrated spring for a swim.
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