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OSM map layer · LineString
34.75, -93.50 · rel 3838499
34.75, -93.50 · rel 3838499
Ouachita National Recreation Trail
305,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Arkansas · 34.75°N ·
93.50°W
305,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
9
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
9× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
2× Water
9× viewpoint
8× summit
Old Reservoir
ruins ·
127 m off route
302,3 km
99%
Tan-A-Hill Spring
Water ·
on the route
305,3 km
100%
Sandlick Mtn Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
305,3 km
100%
Scooter Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
305,3 km
100%
West View
viewpoint ·
on the route
305,3 km
100%
Lori's Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
305,3 km
100%
Round Mountain Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
305,3 km
100%
Curtis Mountain
summit ·
on the route
305,3 km
100%
Lover's Leap
viewpoint ·
on the route
305,3 km
100%
Blue Mountain
summit ·
30 m off route
305,3 km
100%
Ouachita Pinnacle
summit ·
37 m off route
305,3 km
100%
Big Round Top Mountain
summit ·
47 m off route
305,3 km
100%
Lake Wilhelmina Vista
viewpoint ·
48 m off route
305,3 km
100%
Lake Vista
viewpoint ·
60 m off route
305,3 km
100%
White Oak Mountain
summit ·
93 m off route
305,3 km
100%
Chalybeate Spring
Water ·
98 m off route
305,3 km
100%
Rockhouse Mountain
summit ·
103 m off route
305,3 km
100%
Forked Mountain
viewpoint ·
105 m off route
305,3 km
100%
Round Mountain
summit ·
127 m off route
305,3 km
100%
Sandlick Mountain
summit ·
147 m off route
305,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ouachita National Recreation Trail is 305.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ouachita National Recreation Trail takes approximately 75h 57min to complete.
No, Ouachita National Recreation Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Ouachita National Recreation Trail starts near coordinates 34.6667, -94.6488.
Ouachita National Recreation Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Ouachita National Recreation Trail is maintained and managed by Friends of the Ouachita Trail.