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Pack it in; pack it out. Trail open to foot traffic only for 55 miles. 137 miles is now open to both mountain bikes and foot traffic. Segments opened to mountain bikes are from the western boundary of the Ouachita National Forest in Oklahoma to the Big Cedar trailhead on Highway 259, and from the Talimena Scenic Drive east of Queen Wilhelmina State Park to trailhead on Highway 7, north of Jessieville, Arkansas.
Horses, pack animals, and vehicles are prohibited. Portions of the trail tcross wilderness areas. To preserve the trail’s beauty, please camp at least
100 feet from the trail. Seasons of use: Open year-round. Weather is most favorable from autumn through spring.
A very quiet, yet beautiful place for hiking in the Ouachita National Forest, and for very primitive camping. Not much traffic and quiet nights.
Hiking here feels like leaving the world behind. We hardly heard any aircraft and never any other vehicles. Just the sweet sounds of nature.
Great place to start a section of the OT . Looks like a safe place to park . Start here and end at Queen Wilamena . Good breakfast .
The dirt road to the trail is well maintained and has several primitive free campsites that are easy to access from the dirt. Small creeks crisscross the area. Remember if you take it in you take it out with you.
