OHT
Arkansas
218Miles
14–22 daysTypical thru-hike
Some experienceExperience
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprBest Season
RemoteCrowds
The Ozark Highlands Trail runs east-west through the Buffalo National River watershed in Arkansas. The trail crosses dozens of creeks, including several with beautiful swimming holes, and passes near limestone bluffs and waterfalls. One of the best wilderness trails in the Ozarks.
Trail Characteristics
- Distance: 218 miles
- Route type: Linear
- Terrain: Forest
- Navigation: Standard trail
- Resupply: Sparse
Resources
- View route on CalTopo (download GPX)
- Ozark Highlands Trail Association (official trail organization)
- Wikipedia: Ozark Highlands Trail
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