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May 16, 2023 · May 16th, 2023. Distance: 223 miles (375km) from Talimena State Park, Oklahoma to Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Arkansas. Time to hike the entire trail: 2-3 weeks. Elevation gain/loss:34,300’ (10,455m) ascent; 34,900’ (10,648m) descent. High Point:2,610’ (795m) at Rich Mountain near the Oklahoma/Arkansas border.
- Mike Unger
An additional 32 miles of trail, located on private and other public lands, extends to Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 15 miles west of Little Rock, Arkansas. Elevations range from 600 to 2,600 feet as the trail passes through forested mountains, across sweeping valleys and near clear-running streams.
Enjoy this 213.9-mile point-to-point trail near Roland, Arkansas. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 94 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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- Roland, Arkansas, United States
It is open to hikers, backpackers, hunters, and mountain bikers from miles 0 to 30.5 and 54 to 160. No permits or registrations are required to hike any part of the OT. The Ouachita Trail is almost entirely covered by trees with fleeting views of the rolling Ouachita mountains.
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Ouachita National Forest is Eagle Rock Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 1,961 reviews. This trail is 26.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,877 ft.
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- Arkansas, United States
Enjoy this 210.9-mile point-to-point trail near Talihina, Oklahoma. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 92 h 56 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Nov 8, 2023 · Ouachita Trail Backpacking Thru-Hiking Guide. From Talimena State Park in Oklahoma to Pinnacle Mountain State Park near Little Rock, Arkansas, the 223-mile National Recreational Trail passes through the Ouachita Mountains.