Ouachita Trail: Long Distance Hiking Guide

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Arkansas, Oklahoma

223Miles
12–22 daysTypical thru-hike
Beginner-friendlyExperience
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprBest Season
RemoteCrowds

The Ouachita National Recreation Trail runs from Talihina, OK to Pinnacle Mountain State Park near Little Rock, AR. The trail is one of the South’s best-kept secrets, with a growing thru-hiker community. The Ouachita Mountains offer the most rugged terrain in the mid-South.

Trail Characteristics

  • Distance: 223 miles
  • Route type: Linear
  • Terrain: Forest
  • Navigation: Standard trail
  • Resupply: Moderate

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