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Ouachita National Forest Arkansas - Oklahoma Ouachita National Recreation Trail Hiking Bicycling Southern National Forests Revised February, 2005 Trail Highlights: Length: 192 miles. This is the longest trail in the Ouachita National Directions: There are many developed and Forest spanning 192 miles across its entire length. undeveloped access points across the forest, identified In the west, the trail begins at Talimena State Park on the trail map you can purchase. on Highway 271 near Talihina, Oklahoma. Trail Information: Unsurfaced. Water is scarce on The eastern boundary is south of Perryville, many portions of the trail especially during dry Arkansas on Highway 9. periods. Treat all water before drinking. An additional 32 miles of trail, located on private Difficulty Level: Various. and other public lands, extends to Pinnacle Site amenities: Recreation areas usually include Mountain State Park, 15 miles west of Little Rock, campgrounds, picnic areas, swimming, drinking water, Arkansas. restrooms, and other trails. Trail shelters are available Elevations range from 600 to 2,600 feet as the trail for overnight use along segments between Highway 7 passes through forested mountains, across and 27. sweeping valleys and near clear-running streams. Requirements: Pack it in; pack it out. Trail open to foot Spur trails connect to various recreation areas and traffic only for 55 miles. 137 miles is now open to both points of interest. Numerous road crossings and mountain bikes and foot traffic. access points provide opportunities for point to Segments opened to mountain bikes are from the western point hikes of various distances. boundary of the Ouachita National Forest in Oklahoma For more information, you may purchase a to the Big Cedar trailhead on Highway 259, and from the detailed trail map at all Ouachita National Forest Talimena Scenic Drive east of Queen Wilhelmina State offices. Park to trailhead on Highway 7, north of Jessieville, Arkansas. Other Attractions Horses, pack animals, and vehicles are prohibited. Recreation areas adjoining the trail include: Portions of the trail that cross wilderness areas have • Horsethief Springs Picnic Area special qualities and restrictions. To preserve the trail’s • Winding Stair Mountain Recreation Area beauty, please camp at least 100 feet from the trail. • Queen Wilhelmina State Park Seasons of use: Open year-round. Weather is very • Big Brushy Recreation Area pleasant from autumn through spring. • Iron Springs Recreation Area For more information, contact the Ouachita National • Lake Sylvia Recreation Area Forest Supervisor’s Office at the address below. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.,) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W., Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 1-800-795-3272 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal employment opportunity provider and employer. Ouachita National Forest www.aokforests.com P.O. Box 1270, Federal Building, Hot Springs, AR 71902 501-321-5202 or TDD 501-321-5307 TR-01 R EC EA Ouachita National Recreation Trail R T I L O A N N T O I R T A A Ouachita National Forest I L N Ft. Smith 59 10 271 112 7 9 Booneville Danville Poteau 71 60 60 Perryville 270 59 270 Waldron 7 Lake Sylvia Winding Heavener Stair 59 270 27 1 28 Iron Y City 272 Big Springs 9 270 270 Brushy Talihina 298 63 Jessieville Talimena 88 Mount27 Lake Ouachita 7 5 5 30 Mena Little Rock State 8 88 Oden Ida Park 70 27 270 Benton Queen Wilhelmina 8 Hot Springs State Park 8 259 70 71 27 Arkansas 7 Oklahoma 59 30 Glenwood 70 Texarkana USGS Quads: Paron, Thornburg, Aplin, Paron SW, Nimrod SW, Nimrod SE, Hamilton, Avant, Fannie, Forest Service Recreation Area Onyx, Steve, Story, Chula Mtn., Sims, Brushy Creek, Muse, Leflore SE, Blackjack Ridge Non Forest Service Recreation Area 270 U.S. Highway National Forest 63 State Highway Trail Shelter 30 Interstate Trail section open to Trail mountain bikes..