Ozark Highlands Trail
Arkansas
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65.8 mi
Distance
11,442 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
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Ozark Highlands Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 65.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 11,442 ft
- Highest point
- 2,373 ft
- Lowest point
- 799 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Ozark Highlands Trail is Arkansas's premier long-distance hiking route, stretching 132 miles as a point-to-point trail through the rugged beauty of the Ozark Mountains. This epic trek traverses diverse terrain including ridge lines, river valleys, and forested highlands, offering hikers a comprehensive experience of the region's natural character. The trail showcases the Ozarks' distinctive geology, mature hardwood forests, and scenic vistas that make this remote wilderness a destination for serious backpackers.
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