Buffalo National River · Arkansas

River View Trail

1.9 mi of trail, end to end · about 250 ft of climbing · 595 ft–873 ft

HistoryCampgroundsVisitor centers

729 ft 662 ft · 0.8 mi high 729 ft

Along the way Tyler Bend Drive-in Campsites Collier Homestead Barn Collier Homestead Cistern Collier Homestead House Collier Homestead Smokehouse Tyler Bend Visitor Center

Hike Tyler Bend Trails the Park Service's write-up

1-4 Hours · dogs allowed · season Hiking is more popular in the fall, winter and early spring before the ticks become prolific.<br /> The climate of the Buffalo River basin is characterized by long, hot summers and relatively short, mild winters. Temperature records in the area have a low of -13<sup>0</sup> F to a high of 107<sup>0</sup> F. Rainfall averages 46 inches annually. The greatest amounts of precipitation occur in winter and spring, with average winter snowfall of 12 inches. Dryer months are July through October. Both moderately intense local storms and storms with heavier rainfall can last several days. Larger storms are more likely to occur in spring; however, they can occur any time during the year.

Start Riverview trailhead near Tyler Bend Visitor Center

wooden bridge in forest with green plants and purple flowers
A wooden footbridge crosses a drainage along the Riverview Trail. Photo: NPS

The Riverview, Spring Hollow, Buck Ridge, and Rock Wall Trails can be accessed from the Tyler Bend Visitor Center and Campground area. Leashed dogs are allowed on all of these except the Riverview Trail. These trails form a network of trails that connect to the Buffalo River Trail. Hikers can plan loops of varying lengths to suit their time and ability. Two highlights on this trail system include the Sod Collier Homestead and the view of the confluence of Calf Creek and the Buffalo River from the Riverview Trail.

Accessibility The trail to Collier Homestead is flat and wide. Wheelchairs and strollers can be used. Trails are not ADA compliant.

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.