Spadra Creek Nature Trail

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate or sponsored links. If you buy through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

It’s not often I am in Clarksville, Arkansas so finding this trail was such a treat!

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 1

My job has me in that area every other week for a while, so I went searching for some places to run.
Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 2

The one on Spadra Creek is just beautiful!

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 4

I began at the trail head near the University of the Ozarks campus

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 5

right next to this sign.

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 6

The main trail is paved and very well lit, but there are lots of little paths going off to the side and down to the water.

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 7

Isn’t this a curious building? Does anyone know its history? I’d love to hear about it if you do!

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 8

It’s hard to run when you keep stopping to take photographs! 😉
Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 9

How pretty is this path thru the woods?

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 11

Dandelion puffs always make me smile!

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 12
Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 13

A charming old iron bridge marks the other end of the trail.

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 14

Take a look at the views on either side.

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 15

Isn’t it lovely?

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 16

There are glimpses of the creek throughout the route.

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 17
Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 18

A few streets that have to be crossed to complete the 1.7 miles.

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 19

Honestly, that is a negative for me, but traffic stopped quickly and I never felt in danger.

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 20

How cute is this bicycle shop?

Spadra Creek Nature Trail – photo 21

Spadra Creek Trail is a wonderful place to spend an evening!

Where have you been lately?

😉 -Marci