Scull Creek Trail

Where is this Trail?

This trail is located at 2800 N. Gregg

Scull Creek Trail Map

Length of Trail

This trail is 4.4 miles in length.

Trail Description

Scull Creek Trail, opened in October of 2008, extends from Maple Street north to Mud Creek Trail, providing a continuous 6.3 mile trail network.  Scull Creek Trail is the "backbone" of the trails system due to its central location and connectivity to numerous parks, residences, businesses, and the University of Arkansas. The 12 foot wide trail is constructed of concrete in low areas and asphalt in higher areas.  Lighting is included on most of the trail for increased safety and extended use in the evenings and installation will continue into 2009.  Additional improvements will include colored concrete crosswalks at North St. and Sycamore St. including motion activated flashing traffic lights.  In 2009 we also plan to extend Scull Creek Trail south of Maple Street to connect Frisco Trail.  Click here for Scull Creek Trail construction information.

Scull Creek Trail offers a number of amenities:  With a 12-foot wide paved surface, the trail accommodates the high number of users—ranging from alternative-transportation commuters to a variety of recreational users. While closely aligning with Scull Creek, the trail crosses the creek at six locations with arching, weathering-steel, pedestrian bridges.  Most of the creek corridor is lined with mature trees—providing shade and an enhanced experience along the trail.  The trail also includes the longest pedestrian tunnel in the State - a 650 foot long tunnel with lighting under the Fulbright Expressway.

The City of Fayetteville celebrated the grand opening of Scull Creek Trail on Saturday October 18^th, 2008 at Gordon Long Park.  Over 500 people attended the event and enjoyed the new trail as well as live music by Bent Grass Green.  Scull Creek Trail has become a very popular destination for recreation as well as a viable alternative way to get around town from north to south.  Counts in October of 2008 show over 2,000 people average per day enjoying the trail.

Scull Creek Trail at night