Arkansas · Hiking

Wolf Pen Gap 6

1.2 mi
round trip
202 ft
climb
1,550 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Wolf Pen Gap 6 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ouachita National Forest. It doesn't name Wolf Pen Gap 6, 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.

Wolf Pen Gap 6 is a short, easy hike in the Mena Ranger District of Arkansas's Ouachita National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 1.2 miles long and rises roughly 22 feet from a low point of 1,512 feet to a high of 1,550 feet. It's an out-and-back route with a small climb of about 4% on the steepest stretch, roughly 0.4 miles from the start. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically April and October, when typical averages from a nearby weather station run around 69°F for highs and 50°F for lows, with summer highs in the mid-80s. Several other hikes sit close by, including Wolf Pen 95 about a mile away and Wolf Pen Gap 510 about 1.2 miles off. For an overnight stay, Shady Lake campground is about 6 miles away, and the Cossatot River offers canoeing about 7 miles out.

Local outfitters

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

    Best time to visit Wolf Pen Gap 6

    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° / 32°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 35°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 42°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 50°

      9 wet

    5. May

      74° / 59°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 66°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 69°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 69°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 62°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 52°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 42°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 34°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Fk 1 Sse, AR, 2.2 mi away at 1,200 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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