Caney Creek Wilderness Trails Ouachita National Forest Wilderness Equestrian Hiking Trail Highlights: Caney Creek Trail generally Length: 17.5 miles; travel time one way - 14 to 18 hours. SOUTHERN REGION follows the Caney Creek drainage. The trail NATIONAL FORESTS crosses Blaylock Creek, Caney Creek, Katy Trail Information: The trails in the wilderness are not Creek and the Cossatot River for a total of 13 marked or signed. You need a map and compass to The U.S. Department of stream crossings which are subject to flash enjoy the trail and explore the wilderness. Rock cairns Agriculture (USDA) prohibits flooding during heavy rain. are at the Buckeye Trail intersection. Keep them on discrimination in all its pro- your right going uphill. Several trails have been closed grams and activities on the Vegetation types, which occur along the creek, CREEK WILDERNESS TRAILS CANEY for revegetation. Please respect these closures. basis of race, color, national include beech tree stands, large pines and origin, age, disability, and bottom land hardwoods. WARNING: Expect trails in Wilderness Areas to offer more serious challenges to hikers and equestrian users, espe- where applicable, sex, mari- Buckeye Trail generally follows a ridge offering cially during the growing season when briars and other tal status, familial status, pa- many vistas before winding down to the Caney vegetation encroach on the trail corridor. rental status, religion, sexual Creek Trail. orientation, genetic informa- Tall Peak Trail is a steep rugged trail once you Access: West Caney Creek Trailhead - From State Hwy. tion, political beliefs, reprisal, leave the Saline River. It begins in Shady Lake 71 at Vandervoort take State Hwy. 246 east 11 miles to or because all or a part of an Recreation Area but can also be accessed Forest Service (F.S.) Rd. 31. On F.S. Rd.31 travel 10 individual's income is derived from Forest Service Road 38. Look for large miles to the trailhead. from any public assistance granite rocks about 1.8 miles north of Shady East Caney Creek and Buckeye Trailheads - program. (Not all prohibited Lake Recreation Area entrance. Continue an additional 14 miles on State Hwy. 246 to F.S. bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who These trails lead into a 14,460 acre congres- Rd. 38. Travel F.S. Rd. 38 for 7 miles north to the Caney require alternative means for sionally designated wilderness - a place for Creek Trailhead or 8 miles north to the Buckeye Trailhead. communication of program solitude and primitive recreation. Water: Nonpotable. information (Braille, large Other Opportunities: Requirements: Although open to equestrian use, the Caney print, audiotape, etc.) should • Caney Creek Wilderness Creek Trail is not designed or maintained for such use. contact USDA's TARGET • Valuable Forest Trail Buckeye and Tall Peak Trails are not suitable for eques- Center at (202) 720-2600 • Athens Big Fork Trail trian use at all. Mountain bikes and motorized equipment (voice and TDD). • Shady Lake Recreation Area are prohibited in the Wilderness. To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, For More Information: History: In 1935, 8,300 acres of what is now Caney Creek Director, Office of Civil Mena Ranger District Wilderness was designated as a Game Refuge. On Rights, 1400 Independence 1603 Hwy. 71 N. January 3, 1975, Caney Creek Wilderness became part Avenue, S.W., Washington, Mena, AR 71953 of the National Wilderness Preservation System. D.C. 20250-9410 or call (479) 394-2382 (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (North of Mena on State Hwy. 71 N.) (202) 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 TR-12 Revised Sept. 2008 Caney Creek Wilderness Trails Ouachita National Forest Wilderness Equestrian Hiking 11 miles to Mena Principles of Leave No Trace 59 10 7 271 112 375 - Plan Ahead and Prepare Poteau 71 - Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 270 - Dispose of Waste Properly 270 - Leave What You Find 7 271 Heavener - Respect Wildlife 71 - Minimize Use and Impact of Fires 59 270 25 270 270 Hwy8 To - Be Considerate of Other Visitors Mena O N T R 88 E A V C E Mine Creek A 59 70 E 270 L 71 8 N Hot O U S 8 C T I D O H 70 Springs O R E T 7 4 30 Glenwood Sugar Creek 70 OKLAHOMA 31 ARKANSAS 512 Cossatot River Dicks Gap Trail Location West Hanna Short Creek Mtn. East Buckeye Mtn. Hanna Buckeye Trail Mtn. 4.7 miles Caney Creek Trail Caney Creek 5.7 miles Mena 15 miles Katy Mtn. Katy Creek 3.9 miles N Caney Creek Tall Wilderness Peak 38 Paved Road Forest Service Road 3.2 miles Unpaved Road Parking Tall Peak Trail Shady Lake Trail Mileage point Recreation Area River or stream Mountain Wilderness Recreation Area boundary 30 miles to Glenwood USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle: Eagle Mtn., Nichols Mtn., Umpire. .