CAVE CITY
Where the hills turn into fields and the Ozarks shake hands with the Delta.
Find your exploration on bike, foot, or horseback.
The routes below begin here at the Cave City Park, where ample public parking and picnic areas provide the perfect place to start and finish your ride. From town, quiet gravel roads wind through the fertile countryside of Independence and Sharp Counties, passing the watermelon fields that have made Cave City famous across the country. Along the way, riders will discover hidden swimming holes, rolling farmland, and charming rural communities connected by an outstanding network of scenic gravel roads. Back in town, visitors can explore the historic Crystal River Cave, located beneath the heart of Cave City, enjoy a cup of coffee at the local coffee shop, or grab a meal at the home of Arkansas's Best Burger. If you're visiting in late July, you'll also experience the excitement of the renowned Cave City Watermelon Festival, a celebration of the community's agricultural heritage and small-town hospitality.
Click on the link below for Google Map Trailhead. A public parking lot is at the City Park. Look for the RRR Hub sign!
Or, click on any tab at the bottom of the Ride with GPS maps below to see the preview for that particular route.
Our Commitment
As these routes wind through the rolling hills, fertile farmland, and scenic backroads surrounding Cave City, riders are exploring the heart of the Middle White River Watershed—a landscape that provides clean water, supports diverse wildlife, and sustains the communities and outdoor recreation that make North Central Arkansas so special. We're proud to support efforts to protect and restore this vital watershed through education, conservation, and responsible recreation. By encouraging stewardship of our streams, rivers, and streamside forests, we're committed to helping ensure healthy waterways and thriving communities for generations to come.
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This program is presented by the Natural Resources Division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Ozark Foundation, under the EPA’s Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Program.