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Arkansas
15.9 mi
Distance
2,945 ft
Gain
5h 52m
Time
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 9 h ago · oldest 21 d
problem: Agency alerts
23 active alerts in Ouachita National Forest; most severe: Wildfire Alert – Oklahoma Ranger District, McCurtain County
USFS21 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 90°F / low 60°F, 0% precip — 89/100 for hike
OpenWeather9 h ago
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Rich Mountain
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Rich Mountain Trail is a challenging 15.88-mile out-and-back route in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas that rewards dedicated hikers with panoramic views and rugged mountain terrain. This expert-level trek features significant elevation gain as it climbs through mixed forest to the summit ridge, offering hikers a true wilderness experience in one of Arkansas's most remote and scenic areas. The trail showcases the natural beauty of the Ouachita region with its rocky outcrops, ridge-line vistas, and pristine forest environment.
Black Fork Mountain
~2 min drive
Accessible 3-mile out-and-back hike in Arkansas's Ouachita Mountains.
E.Ridge - Fern Loop
~11 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile loop featuring fern-lined paths and ridge views.
Beech Cr - Beech Creek Trail
~20 min drive
9.20-mile hard out-and-back trail in Oklahoma with 637 ft elevation gain.
Beech Cr - Turkey Snout
~19 min drive
A 4.60-mile out-and-back trail in Oklahoma with moderate difficulty and 370 feet of elevation gain.
E.Ridge - Inner Loop
~12 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile loop trail in Arkansas with minimal elevation gain.
Beech Cr - Walnut Mountain
~21 min drive
A 15.80-mile out-and-back trail in Oklahoma with 1694 ft elevation gain and hard difficulty.
Beech Cr - Blue Bouncer
~22 min drive
4-mile out-and-back trail in Oklahoma with 266 ft elevation gain. Moderate difficulty.
Little Pines
~24 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile loop through Arkansas pine forest.
Wolf Pen Gap 2
~26 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile Ozark trail to Wolf Pen Gap with steady forest hiking.
Wolf Pen Gap 3
~24 min drive
Nearly 5-mile Ozark gap trail with steady elevation and forest scenery.
