6 days in Gilbert, Ponca & Jasper Itinerary

Gilbert is a town in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): explore the activities along Wild Bill's Outfitter and then let the river carry you with Buffalo River Outfitters.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Gilbert trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Gilbert. In July, daily temperatures in Gilbert can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Ponca.

On the 12th (Tue), catch all the local highlights with Buffalo Outdoor Center and then stroll through Hawk's Bill Crag / Whitaker's Point Trailhead.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Ponca route tool.

Drive from Gilbert to Ponca in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daytime highs in Ponca are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can go by car to Jasper.

Jasper is a city in Newton County, Arkansas, United States. Take a break from the city and head to Hawk's Bill Crag / Whitaker's Point Trailhead and Indian creek Trail. When in Jasper, make a side trip to see Glory Hole Trail and Waterfall in Huntsville, approximately Huntsville away. And it doesn't end there: trek along Lost Valley Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Arkansas Grand Canyon, take in the dramatic scenery at Hemmed-in-Hollow Falls, and examine the collection at Hilary Jones Wildlife Museum.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Jasper trip planner.

Jasper is very close to Ponca. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in July, and nighttime lows around 68°F.