Arkansas · Hiking

Little Pines

2.6 mi
loop
111 ft
climb
938 ft
high point
Loop
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Little Pines open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ouachita National Forest. It doesn't name Little Pines, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Ouachita National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Little Pines is an easy hike of about 2.6 miles in the Poteau Ranger District of Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is natural-surfaced and rated easy, with a total elevation gain of about 111 feet. The route starts at roughly 872 feet and reaches a high point of about 938 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.42 miles in, with a grade of about 17 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Waldron show October highs around 74°F and April highs around 72°F, while July and August average highs near 92°F. Jones Creek, a canoeing spot, lies about 0.6 miles away, and the Poteau River is about 3.7 miles off. The Poteau Mtn Multi-Use Trail is about 6.8 miles away, and the Poteau/Cold Springs Ranger District offers river fishing about 8.9 miles away.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Little Pines

    Best months: February–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      51° / 28°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      56° / 31°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      64° / 39°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 47°

      9 wet

    5. May

      79° / 56°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 65°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 68°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 67°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 60°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 48°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 38°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 30°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Waldron, AR, 10.2 mi away at 716 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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