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Outdoors Barton, Helena-West Helena

Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park

An outdoor spot in Barton, Helena-West Helena, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Spring or fall.

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Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park in Barton, Helena-West Helena
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Why go

Rail-trail running through Delta farmland and bottomland forest south of Helena.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Helena-West Helena, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Pillow-Thompson House, 9.6 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Barton
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Spring or fall

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Helena-West Helena, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Pillow-Thompson House

    1896 Queen Anne home showing Helena's cotton-era prosperity; tours by arrangement.

    Sight · 9.6 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Fort Curtis

    Reconstructed Union earthwork fort from the 1863 Battle of Helena.

    Sight · 9.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Freedom Park

    Outdoor site interpreting the Civil War camp where formerly enslaved people sought freedom.

    Sight · 9.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Downtown Bar & Grill

    Casual downtown spot for burgers and plate lunches.

    Food · 9.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Delta Dirt Distillery

    Small-batch distillery tasting room making spirits from Delta-grown sweet potatoes.

    Drinks · 10 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Delta Que & Brew

    Cherry Street barbecue spot for brisket, pulled pork and ribs.

    Food · 10 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park is a stop on our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Helena-West Helena

Another curated outdoor spot in Helena-West Helena. See the full Helena-West Helena guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Helena-West Helena run from 49°F in January to 94°F in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park itself, we suggest: Spring or fall.

Modelled monthly averages for Helena-West Helena from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Helena-West Helena weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
5539 US 49, West Helena, AR 72390, USA
Coordinates
34.55420, -90.75862
Destination
Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park?

Plan on about 2 hours at Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park?

Our pick: Spring or fall.

Is Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park free?

Yes, we list Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park?

Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park is at 5539 US 49, West Helena, AR 72390, USA, in Barton. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park?

Arkansas Delta Heritage Trail State Park appears on Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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