Arkansas · Hiking

Sugar Creek M.U.T. - 97E

3.6 mi
round trip
769 ft
climb
1,102 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Sugar Creek M.U.T. - 97E open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ouachita National Forest. It doesn't name Sugar Creek M.U.T. - 97E, 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.

Sugar Creek M.U.T. - 97E is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 3.6 miles in the Cold Springs Ranger District of Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The trail runs on natural surface and is managed by the Forest Service. It climbs roughly 291 feet one way, with the high point at about 1,102 feet and the low at about 822 feet. The most comfortable stretch for a visit is typically spring or fall. At a nearby weather station in Booneville, typical October highs run around 75°F with lows near 50°F, and typical April highs are about 73°F. That station sits roughly 500 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the trail run somewhat cooler. The hike takes about 1.5 hours. The steepest part comes around the 0.95-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 13%. The trail connects to other routes in the Sugar Creek area, including Sugar Creek Multi-Use Trail about half a mile away and Sugar Creek M.U.T. - 97B at 0.7 miles. Paddlers can find Sugar Creek about 1.3 miles off, and Jack Creek campground is about 1.4 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

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

    Best time to visit Sugar Creek M.U.T. - 97E

    Best months: March–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

      50° / 28°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 31°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      64° / 38°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 47°

      9 wet

    5. May

      79° / 58°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 66°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 70°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 68°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 61°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 50°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 38°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 31°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Booneville 3 Sse, AR, 7.1 mi away at 600 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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