Arkansas Highway 337: Higden to Sugar Loaf Use Area

Just a short jaunt north from Higden, Arkansas Highway 337 offers a quick but scenic drive into one of the more peaceful corners of Greers Ferry Lake. This 1.5-mile stretch might not look like much on the map, but it delivers exactly what you’d want from a detour into the woods—quiet roads, forested hills, and a destination that puts you right at the edge of the water.

Our drive begins at the junction with Arkansas Highway 92, southwest of the town of Higden. The road heads west initially, winding gently through a mostly wooded area with scattered homes and cabins tucked just out of view. The terrain rolls lightly here—typical for the northern edge of the Ouachita foothills—but nothing too steep. It’s a well-maintained, two-lane blacktop road, making it easy for any type of vehicle to access the lake without trouble. As we continue along, we pass a few driveways leading to private property and vacation homes, reminders that this part of Arkansas is a getaway for locals and lake-lovers alike.

A little over a mile in, Highway 337 makes a sharp right-hand turn to head north, cutting through the trees and descending slightly toward the water’s edge. The destination? The Sugar Loaf Mountain Use Area—a public recreation site managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This area offers lakeside picnic spots, swimming, and boat access to Greers Ferry Lake. It’s also the launch point for trips out to Sugar Loaf Mountain Island, a popular hiking destination only accessible by boat. Although AR-337 ends at the parking area, this short drive is often the start of a full day’s adventure. Whether you’re fishing, swimming, launching a kayak, or hiking the mountain’s summit trail, the road ends with options.

It’s worth noting that this segment of AR-337 is just one of two that share the designation. The other section lies southeast of Heber Springs and serves a completely different part of the lake. But here near Higden, the route’s value lies in its access to nature. While it might not be a long drive, it’s one of those segments that exists because of its purpose—to connect people with a place that’s just far enough off the main drag to feel like an escape.