A variety of folks can enjoy this particular nature trail outside of Mayflower. Photographers, family hikers, and hunters can all enjoy this area. Let’s count how many critters we can spot along this hike.
The Bell Slough State Wildlife Management has a pleasant trail that’s perfect for spotting critters.
AllTrails/Savannah Hanson The area is just east of the small town of Mayflower. For directions, use this map.
The 2-mile loop was one of the first areas to be developed as a “watchable wildlife” area.
AllTrails/Savannah Hanson Along the trail you’ll pass different photo blinds, observation terraces, and a wildlife food plot.
You can expect to see wildlife both small and large.
Arkansas/Game and Fish Commission Small lizards, frogs, and songbirds are common as well as deer, nutria, and even turkey.
This particular trail is perfect in every season.
Flickr/Jonathan Ball Expect to see wildflowers lining the trail in spring or an explosion of crisp colors in fall. Regardless of season, you can still expect to see plenty of wildlife.
Be sure to take a hike during winter, too.
Arkansas/Game and Fish Commission Migratory waterfowl pass through this area in the thousands. Hunters as well as photographers can enjoy seeing the birds en masse.
For a different perspective, you can take the neighboring water trail in the area.
Google/VR Pros The 3.3-mile Grassy Lake Water Trail is an enjoyable paddling excursion. It’s much easier to spot beavers and waterfowl from this side of the lake. For more details on this trail, visit this page.
From mammals to mushrooms, there’s always something to spot along this nature trail.
AllTrails/Donya Prowse If you’re needing more information about hunting in this area, visit this site.
Feel free to share your critter captures and nature photos 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.
AllTrails/Savannah Hanson
The area is just east of the small town of Mayflower. For directions, use this map.
Along the trail you’ll pass different photo blinds, observation terraces, and a wildlife food plot.
Arkansas/Game and Fish Commission
Small lizards, frogs, and songbirds are common as well as deer, nutria, and even turkey.
Flickr/Jonathan Ball
Expect to see wildflowers lining the trail in spring or an explosion of crisp colors in fall. Regardless of season, you can still expect to see plenty of wildlife.
Migratory waterfowl pass through this area in the thousands. Hunters as well as photographers can enjoy seeing the birds en masse.
Google/VR Pros
The 3.3-mile Grassy Lake Water Trail is an enjoyable paddling excursion. It’s much easier to spot beavers and waterfowl from this side of the lake. For more details on this trail, visit this page.
AllTrails/Donya Prowse
If you’re needing more information about hunting in this area, visit this site.
While you’re in the central part of the state, take a trip to this lovely boardwalk trail or fantastic park.
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