Arkansas Highway 377: Snowball to Witts Springs

Join us as we take a leisurely 11-mile drive south through the heart of the Ozark Mountains, following Arkansas Highway 377 from the small community of Snowball down to Witts Springs. This quiet backroad might not appear on every tourist map, but it offers a wonderful glimpse into rural life and the rugged beauty of Searcy County.

We begin our journey in Snowball, a tiny settlement perched where Arkansas Highway 74 and Highway 377 meet. Snowball is known for its scenic setting surrounded by forested hills and clear creeks — and it’s often a basecamp for exploring the nearby Richland Creek Wilderness Area. As we roll south from town, AR-377 quickly settles into its rhythm: gentle curves, canopy-lined stretches of hardwoods, and glimpses of old homesteads that stand as a testament to generations of mountain families.

About halfway to Witts Springs, travelers will notice side roads and driveways vanishing into the dense woods — many lead to hidden cabins, trailheads, or family farms that dot the ridges and hollows of this quiet part of the Ozarks. It’s common to pass hikers, horseback riders, or even the occasional cattle drive crossing the road. Wildlife watchers should keep an eye out for white-tailed deer and wild turkeys along the clearings near the roadside.

Approaching Witts Springs, the road levels out and opens to broader meadows and small pastures. Witts Springs itself is another quaint Ozark community, a spot where travelers can pause, grab a bite, or plan adventures into the surrounding Ozark National Forest. Highway 16 intersects here, offering routes west deeper into the forest or east toward Clinton and the Buffalo National River.

If you’re exploring this region, AR-377 makes for a great connector between local hiking trails like Richland Creek Falls and the more remote corners of the national forest. It’s a slice of backcountry Arkansas that rewards slow driving and a bit of curiosity.