Arkansas · Hiking

Womble Trail South

51.6 mi
round trip
4,387 ft
climb
1,231 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Womble Trail South open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ouachita National Forest. It doesn't name Womble Trail South, 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.

Womble Trail South is a hard hike in the Womble Ranger District of Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 51.6 miles, with a total climb of about 4,387 feet. The route starts at roughly 827 feet and reaches a high point of about 1,231 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 7.9 miles in, with a grade of about 11 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 69°F with lows near 52°F, and May highs around 74°F. July and August are the warmest months, with highs in the upper 80s. The South Fork Ouachita River, about 4.4 miles away, offers canoeing. The Serendipity Trail and the Caddo River are both within about 6.4 miles, and the Mauldin Trail is about 7.7 miles away.

Local outfitters

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

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

    Best time to visit Womble Trail South

    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, 12.7 mi away at 1,200 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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