§ 22-4-401. Title

This subchapter may be cited as the “Arkansas Trails System Act”.

§ 22-4-402. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) “Right-of-way” means the strip of land over which a trail is constructed whether acquired by easement or fee simple title; and (2) “Trail” means any road, pathway, route, or other identifiable linear facility designated, constructed, and maintained to provide specific recreational experiences to the public. Trails may be established […]

§ 22-4-403. Administration of Arkansas Trails System

A statewide trails system to be called the “Arkansas Trails System” is authorized to be administered by the State Parks Division. The administration shall include: (1) Coordination of trail development between state, federal, county, municipal, and private entities; (2) Development of a wide variety of types of trails to provide maximum trail opportunities for the […]

§ 22-4-404. Arkansas Trails Council — Creation — Powers and duties

(a) An advisory body to the State Parks Division to be known as the “Arkansas Trails Council”, is created for the purpose of informing the division, other trail-providing agencies, and the public at large of public need, use, and ongoing and planned trail development and to provide a public forum for discussion of trail-related issues. […]

§ 22-4-405. Criteria for acceptance into Arkansas Trails System

Trails accepted into the Arkansas Trails System shall meet criteria as established by the Arkansas Trails Council and the State Parks Division, which shall include: (1) A guaranteed right-of-way for public use for a minimum period of five (5) years; (2) Trail operation and maintenance for a minimum period of five (5) years by an […]

§ 22-4-406. Classifications of trails

Trails in the Arkansas Trails System shall be classified according to their designated use and shall include, but not be limited to, the following classifications: (1) Interpretive trail — a route having natural, cultural, or historical points of interest identified to the public through the use of markers, plaques, brochures, or other readily recognizable means; […]

§ 22-4-407. Public access to private lands

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to give the public any greater right or privilege of access to private lands than that permitted by easement granted by the landowner.