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Arkansas
La Purchase Baseline
1.2 mi
Distance
183 ft
Gain
26 min
Time
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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.
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La Purchase Baseline
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 183 ft
- Elevation loss
- 183 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
La Purchase Baseline is a short out-and-back trail in Arkansas offering an accessible walk through the countryside. This 1.20-mile route provides a gentle introduction to hiking in the region, making it ideal for families and those seeking a quick outdoor outing.
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