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Upper Kiamichi River

Black Fork Mountain () Areas Black Fork Mountain () Dry Creek

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service WILDERNESS BLACK FORK MOUNTAIN DRY CREEK WILDERNESS Southern Region WILDERNESS (OKLAHOMA) Six designated offer (ARKANSAS) The U.S. Department special opportunities to enjoy In Oklahoma, the wilderness is 6,310 acres featuring secluded of Agriculture (USDA) solitude or a primitive, unconfined 5,149 acres featuring Black Fork forest, scenic overlooks, seasonal prohibits discrimination type of recreation. No developed Mountain, a steeply sloped ridge in all its programs and flowing stream, and sandstone recreation facilities are found here with numerous rock flows, scenic bluffs. activities on the basis and there are few, if any, signs to overlooks, and diverse and of race, color, national From the junction of Arkansas guide you. Mountain bikes, hang species. origin, age, disability, and gliders, and motorized vehicles are Hwy. 10 and 23, go east for 17 where applicable, sex, Drive 2 miles north of Page, OK, not permitted. miles on Arkansas Hwy. 10, turn marital status, familial

on County Road 1040. right (south) on Arkansas Hwy. status, parental status, re- WILDERNESS AREAS Visitors willing to travel these 309 for 5 miles, continue (south) ligion, sexual orientation, rugged areas by foot or horseback Choctaw Office Oklahoma Ranger District on Forest Road 18 for 3.9 miles, genetic information, will find a variety of settings in turn right (west) on Forest Road 3 political beliefs, reprisal, BLACK FORK MOUNTAIN which to explore, discover, and for 4 miles to wilderness boundary. or because all or a part of enjoy the solitude, scenic beauty, WILDERNESS (ARKANSAS) an individual's income is Cold Springs Ranger District inspiration, primitive recreation, and In Arkansas, the wilderness is derived from any public natural found here. 8,430 acres featuring rugged assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases You can help protect and preserve terrain, scenic overlooks, rock apply to all programs.) the unique wilderness characteris- , and diverse shrub and tree Persons with disabilities tics for the enjoyment of this and species. who require alternative future generations by practicing the Drive 6 miles north of Mena, AR, means for communication no-trace ethic, “tread lightly” and on U.S. 71, turn left (west) on U.S. of program information remember to “PACK IT IN AND 270 for 7 miles to trailhead. (Braille, large print, audio- PACK IT OUT.” tape, etc.) should contact Mena-Oden Ranger District USDA's TARGET Center UPPER KIAMICHI RIVER at (202) 720-2600 (voice WILDERNESS (OKLAHOMA) and TDD). 10,819 acres featuring prominent To file a complaint of steeply sloped ridges heavily discrimination write to forested with a variety of species. USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Drive 1 mile north of Big Cedar, SEE OTHER SIDE Independence Avenue, OK, on U.S. Hwy 259; turn right on FOR RANGER STATION S.W., Washington, D.C. Forest Road 6032 for 3 miles. PHONE NUMBERS 20250-9410 or call (800) Talihina Office AND ADDRESSES 795-3272 (voice) or (202) Oklahoma Ranger District 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST • P.O. Box 1270 • Hot Springs, AR 71902 • 501.321.5202 • http://www.aokforests.com RA-20 September, 2008

Flatside Poteau Mountain Wilderness Areas Caney Creek Ouachita National Forest

FLATSIDE WILDERNESS (ARKANSAS): 9,507 acres featuring small creeks, pan- (ARKANSAS): oramic views, rugged terrain, and a section of 14,460 acres featuring secluded forest the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. scenic overlooks, flowing streams, and hiking From the junction of Arkansas Hwy. 9 and trails. 60 at Perryville, AR, go south 13.6 miles on Drive 19 miles south of Mena, AR, on U.S. Arkansas Hwy. 9, then right (west) on Forest 59 and 71, turn left (east) on Arkansas Hwy. Road 132 for 8.3 miles, turn right (north) on 246 for 17 miles, turn left (north) on Forest Forest Road 94 for 3 miles to Flatside Road 38 for 6 miles to east trailhead. WILDERNESS AREAS Pinnacle. Mena-Oden Ranger District Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District POTEAU MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS (ARKANSAS): 11,299 acres featuring rock outcrops, scenic overlooks, streams, and secluded forest. The area between the two segments of Poteau Mountain Wilderness is managed as a special area very similar to wilderness, except motor vehicles are permitted. From the junction of Arkansas Hwy. 80 and U.S. 71, go north on U.S. 71 for 6 miles, turn left (west) on Forest Road 158 for 2 miles to the southern boundary. Poteau Ranger District

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Hodgen Office Mena-Oden Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Poteau Cold Springs Oklahoma District Ranger District Ranger District Ranger District Ranger District 52175 US Hwy 59 1603 Hwy. 71 N P.O. Box 189 P.O. Box 2255 P.O. Box 417 Hodgen, OK 74939 Mena, AR 71953 8607 Hwy. 7 N. Jct. of Hwy. 71 & 248 2190 E. Main St. Jessieville, AR 71949 Waldron, AR 72958 Booneville, AR 72927 918.653.2991 479.394.2382 501.984.5313 479.637.4174 479.675.3233