Arkansas · Hiking · Buffalo National River Wilderness

Oht Sylamore Section

66.1 mi
one way
4,630 ft
climb
1,399 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Oht Sylamore Section open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Oht Sylamore Section, so check the source for the area it covers (10 listed).

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

The Oht Sylamore Section is a hard hike of about 66 miles in the Buffalo National River Wilderness, part of the Buffalo National River unit managed by the National Park Service. It crosses the Sylamore Ranger District of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest and runs from a low point of about 356 feet to a high of about 1,399 feet, with a total climb of about 4,630 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Marshall, Arkansas, show October highs around 72°F and April highs around 70°F, while July and August average highs near 89°F. The trail is on natural surface and is not accessible. Bikes and horses are not allowed. There is no fee to hike it. Big Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 5 miles away. The Campground Trail, Forest Trail and Buffalo Point campground are all within about 6 miles.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Oht Sylamore Section

    Best months: March–June 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

      47° / 26°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      52° / 29°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      60° / 37°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 45°

      8 wet

    5. May

      77° / 55°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 63°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 68°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 66°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 58°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 47°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 38°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 29°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marshall, AR, 15.4 mi away at 951 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.