The Buzzard Roost Scenic Area is one of the most unique spots in Arkansas. Weird rock formations (including an impressive natural bridge), cave mazes, and breathtaking bluffs make this area a must-visit. Let’s explore this family-friendly adventure that’s packed with one-of-a-kind thrills.
Buzzard Roost Scenic Area is certainly more than just a pretty spot.
AllTrails/Zachary Snead This scenic area has plenty of unique features to explore. The scenic area is about 12 miles south of Sand Gap. For directions, use these coordinates.
The trail is a moderate 2-mile hike from the parking area to the roost, but you’ll want to allot plenty of time to explore.
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Along the way you’ll pass a maze of crevasses.
Rick’s Hiking Blog We’re using the term “maze” rather loosely here, but it is a neat area. Kids (and kids-at-heart) will love poking around the maze. Since the formations aren’t actual caves, as long as your party stays on ground level, you can’t lose your way. Seeing the crevasses from the top is an interesting perspective but be sure not to fall into any!
You can hike around either side of the crevasses to reach the roost.
AllTrails/Julie Castle-Downs The maze isn’t the only point of interest along the trail. All sorts of odd rock formations are in the area.
Right before you reach the roost you’ll see a natural bridge.
Rick’s Hiking Blog There’s actually two in the area. The smaller one is easy to see from the trail. The larger one is along a short trail just to the left of the roost. As always, be mindful of small kids around the bluffs.
The Buzzards Roost is the perfect finale to a unique hike.
Rick’s Hiking Blog The roost is made of up “turtle” rocks that lead out to a gorgeous panoramic view of the Ozark National Forest. This is just one more fantastic Arkansas adventure.
It’s not a bad idea to read Tim Ernst’s Arkansas Nature Lover’s Guidebook or visit Rick’s Hiking Blog for more details about this trail.
AllTrails/Zachary Snead
This scenic area has plenty of unique features to explore. The scenic area is about 12 miles south of Sand Gap. For directions, use these coordinates.
Rick’s Hiking Blog
We’re using the term “maze” rather loosely here, but it is a neat area. Kids (and kids-at-heart) will love poking around the maze. Since the formations aren’t actual caves, as long as your party stays on ground level, you can’t lose your way. Seeing the crevasses from the top is an interesting perspective but be sure not to fall into any!
AllTrails/Julie Castle-Downs
The maze isn’t the only point of interest along the trail. All sorts of odd rock formations are in the area.
There’s actually two in the area. The smaller one is easy to see from the trail. The larger one is along a short trail just to the left of the roost. As always, be mindful of small kids around the bluffs.
The roost is made of up “turtle” rocks that lead out to a gorgeous panoramic view of the Ozark National Forest. This is just one more fantastic Arkansas adventure.
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