A minimalistic print of the Butterfield Hiking Trail in Arkansas, United States.
About the Butterfield Hiking Trail
The Butterfield Hiking Trail (in short BHT) is a very popular overnight hike in Arkansas, United States. It's located in the Devil's Den State Park, east of the Ozrak-Saint Francis National Forest. It's one of the few loop trails in Arkansas. The Butterfield Hiking Trail was originally named after a historic stagecoach route called the Butterfield stagecoach route. It takes you through rugged and rocky forests and is generally considered a somewhat difficult hike.
Statistics About the Butterfield Hiking Trail
- Start and end point: Butterfield Trailhead, Arkansas
- Total distance: 15 miles / 24 km
- Total altitude gain/loss: 2000 ft / 610 m
- Highest point: 1778 ft / 542 m
- Points of interest: Devil's Den State Park, Ozark-Saint Francis National Forest, Arkansas
- Countries crossed: United States
- Time to finish: Typically 1 to 2 days