The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism on Friday announced a major milestone in the Maumelle Pinnacles Conservation Area plan with the opening of new trail connections within the area. The MPCA, the system of recreation and public land access stretching from downtown Little Rock to Lake Sylvia in Perry County, represents years of coordinated planning and a shared commitment to protecting Arkansas’ natural resources. This collaboration ensures long-term conservation of important public lands and expanded access to outdoor recreation for residents and visitors throughout central Arkansas. A key feature of this milestone is the opening of 13.5 miles of new natural-surface trails along the south side of Lake Maumelle…
As future phases advance, Governor Sarah Sanders says more on- and off‑road routes will link destinations across the MPCA, ultimately contributing to the long-term vision of a continuous outdoor corridor stretching from downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock to the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area…
“This is an investment in our day hikers, backpackers, gravel and mountain bikers, boaters, rock climbers and anyone who is looking to get outside and experience the Natural State,” Sanders said. “The end result will be a massive outdoor recreation asset right on the doorstep of our capital city…”…