It is the longest backpacking trail in the ouachita national forest, spanning 192 miles across its length. Ouachita national forest arkansas oklahoma fourche mountain trail length and travel time. The part of the trail in the ouachita national forest is shown in 11 segment maps. Ouachita national forest arkansas oklahoma fourche.
All trail users should be aware of these activities and not wear clothing that could be mistaken for wildlife. Weatherproof topographic maps at hiking trails of the ouachitas and ozarks. Arkansass largest lake, lake ouachita offers 40000 acres of clear, clean water. These 35 miles of loop trails feature high mountain vistas. This map includes river and trail topo detail from the headwaters area above ponca all the way downstream to woolum. Ouachita national forest arkansas oklahoma ouachita national recreation trail onrtoverview hiking biking n a t i o n a l r e c r a t i o n t r a i l trail highlights. Avenza pdf maps is a free mobile map application that enables you to.
Route maps, user brochures, trail and route identification on the ground and a public education program will be implemented. Forest lands that have long been popular hunting grounds in all seasons. Each is designed for viewing and printing on most home. Spur trails connect to various recreation areas and points of interest. If you are planning an excursion on the colorado trail, we recommend that you utilize one or more of the following. Arkansas state parks trails map arkansas state parks. Promoting use of the ouachita national recreation trail and winding stair recreation area. The trail continues through a forest of large pines and hardwoods before passing the unique 2footed oak tree and an. The official guidebook of the colorado trail foundation the guidebook particularly helps with trip planning, getting to access points and ontrail reference the colorado trail databook the databook is small and light, fits in your pocket and. Just give us a call at 18002215514 and indicate which map you prefer. Ouachita trail guide this updated guide new 5th edition published may 2016 contains ten maps, elevation profiles and complete walking descriptions of. Hunts loop trail contour map click to enlarge click interactive trail map elevation profile based on gps data hunts loop trail usfs flyer pdf hunts loop trail, ouachita national forest. Ouachita trail guide this updated guide new 5th edition published may 2016 contains ten maps, elevation profiles and complete walking descriptions of this 223mile trail the longest hiking trail in the region it runs from talimena state park in oklahoma to pinnacle mountain state park near little rock. Eagle rock loop ouachita national forest as a lover and avidexplorer of the ozark mountains, i was surprised to find myself in personallyuncharted arkansas territory.
Parking is available at most trail access points where the trail hits a road crossing. Check out bill mooneys very helpful ot water sources pdf file. Headquartered in hot springs, arkansas, the forest is managed for multiple uses, including timber and wood production, watershed protection and improvement, habitat for wildlife and fish species including threatened and endangered ones, wilderness area management, minerals. Other facilities include caddo bend trail, picnic tables, swimming areas, and a marina with boat and kayak rentals, bait, and supplies. View fullsize the lovit endurance runs will cover sections of the lake ouachita vista trail from denby bay in the west to avery recreational area in the east. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Wolf pen gap atv trail click for map trail highlights. Map from friends of the ouachita trail friends of the ouachita trail ouachita maps. The trail spans elevations of 600 to 2,600 feet while crossing a variety of landscapes as it moves west over the mountains and valleys of the ouachita mountains. The ouachita national recreation trail is 223 miles stretching from talimena state park in oklahoma to pinnacle mountain state park on the. He also authored the first trail guide a hikers guide to the ouachita national recreation trail.
If you use the ouachita trail guide provided by the forest service, this is section nine. The caddo trail parallels the shoreline of a peninsula extending into beautiful lake ouachita. A pleasant hikes to experience views of the lake ouachita are consistently beautiful, quartz outcroppings are exceptionally pretty, and the breeze off the water is refreshingly pure. Ouachita national forest map ouachita national wildlife. Expect to do some hikeabiking if you decide to take on this trail. Department of the interior hot springs national park arkansas hot springs mountain and north mountain trails goat rock by helen stannard july 2005 artistinresidence started as part of a pwa project in the 1930s and completed in 1957, the brick promenade has been a national recreation trail since 1982. The third edition has the author sitting in a field of flowers looking at a map. For the map that covers the poncatopruitt section, request the west half buffalo river map. Geographic data related to ouachita national recreation trail at. Ouachita national recreation trail arkansas alltrails.
Here you can turn right and follow the river toward the ouachita trail highway 7 trailhead. The caney creekbuckeye trail loop ouachita national forest in polk county, near. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking. Ouachita national forest us forest service r8 avenza maps. A detailed map of the ouachita national recreation trail is available free of charge by writing the forest supervisor, ouachita national forest, p. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play.
Featuring high mountain vistas, the trail leads the rider through an array of areas, including scenic gap creek and board camp creek. If you go by the tim ernst ouachita trail guide book this is section seven. Buffalo national river map download trail maps buffalo. Maps of the lake ouachita vista trail endtoend map december 2014, 2 pages, about 3. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is blakely mountain which is approximately 9 miles away and has an elevation of 426 feet 151 feet lower than lake ouachita. Ouachita national recreation trail is a 223mile 359 km long, continuous hiking trail through. Elevations range from 600 to 2,600 feet as the trail passes through forested mountains, across sweeping valleys and near clearrunning streams.
This is the only section of the ouachita national recreation trail currently open to mountain biking. After completing a very dry 51 miles of the ouachita trail using several preplanted water caches, we decided to skip 37 typically dry miles and begin at the buck knob trailhead close to mile 88. Tr01gen ouachita national recreation trailgeneral map hi, mb, 192 miles. Ouachita trail navigation points compiled by bill mooney most fixes use nad27 datum. Ouachita recreation trail mountain biking trail mena, ar. Ouachita national recreation trail hiking trail, talihina. Established in 1907, the souths oldest and one of the largest 1. Ouachita national recreation trail forest service usda. Hunts loop trail ouachita forest 4 mi arklahoma hiker. See more ideas about trail, thru hiking and eagle rock loop.
Charlie october 30, 2019 ouachita trail entire ouachita trail talimena to winding stair winding stair to us 259. Omh trail data history ouachita national recreation. It contains all the information that you need to have a safe and enjoyable hike. There is a lot more information on the trail than we had anticipated. For uptodate information on the state of the ot, see the trail conditions page on the foot website. Ouachita national forest is a national forest in ouachita national wildlife refuge, ok, ar. This is one of the most scenic sections of the ouachita trail. The ouachita river wahshitah is a 605milelong 974 km river that runs south and east through the u. Official usfs caney creek wilderness trails map pdf.
Eagle rock loop ouachita national forest trails of. This is a hiking trail which allows mountain biking through remote sections of the ouachita mountains. The friends of the ouachita trail foot do an excellent job in maintaining both the pathway and the series of threesided shelters which can be found throughout the eastern. This is the longest trail in the ouachita national forest spanning 192 miles across its entire length. The trail was well marked and easy to follow from start to finish. The ouachita national recreation trail is 223 miles stretching from talimena state park in oklahoma to pinnacle mountain state park on the outskirts of little rock, arkansas. Just four hours south of northwest arkansas sit the ouachita mountains, a mustexperience for outdoor enthusiasts. The trail continues through a forest of large pines and hardwoods before passing the unique 2footed oak tree. During dry periods, contact the folks at foot for the most uptodate information on sources. Arkansas state parks 1 capitol mall little rock, arkansas 72201 18882872757 tdd email protected. This continuous and marked trail travels through the ouachita range in western arkansas and ends in pinnacle mountain state park near little rock, arkansas. In may, 2001 the ouachita national forest supervisor opened 7 miles of the ouachita trail to use by mountain bikes. We had wished for rain during our last hike in hopes that creeks would collect water for our next outing.
Welcome to the 30th running of the ouachita trail 50 endurance run. Wolf pen gap trail complex atv trails in the ouachita. Skip the trail descriptions and jump to the topo maps. Recreation areas such as albert pike, shady lake and charlton. Buckeye trail caney creek trail loop ouachita forest 9 mi. Friends of the ouachita trail foot official website. While the heartland of america is usually dismissed as coffeetable flat, rather than coffeetablebook pretty, the ouachita mountains, which form the spine of this eastwest trail and undulate from 600 to 2,600 feet in elevation, deny the stereotype.
The trailhead on highway 298 and a little ways down the trail is actually part of section eight on the forest services trail guide, but for most part the trail is in section nine. The ouachita national recreation trail is a 223 mile hiking trail that begins at its western terminus in talimena state park in talihina, oklahoma. The ot50 was started by a group of early arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed to putting on a quality fifty miler in arkansas. Approximately 177 miles of the trail is in arkansas and 46 miles of the trail is in oklahoma. Ouachita national recreation trail is a 223mile 359 km long, continuous hiking trail through the ouachita mountains of oklahoma and arkansas. The ouachita national recreation trail, or simply ouachita trail, runs 223 miles.
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