Oklahoma · Hiking · Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness

Ouachita Nrt - Oklahoma

7.3 mi
one way
1,317 ft
climb
2,614 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Ouachita Nrt - Oklahoma open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ouachita National Forest. It doesn't name Ouachita Nrt - Oklahoma, 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.

Ouachita Nrt - Oklahoma is a hard hike of about 7.3 miles in the Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness, part of the Kiamichi Ranger District of Ouachita National Forest in southeastern Oklahoma. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route crosses into Arkansas, where the Kiamichi River flows. The trail rises from about 1,450 feet to roughly 2,614 feet, with a total gain of 1,317 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 20%. The route also drops about 661 feet along the way. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Mena, Arkansas, show October highs around 73°F with lows near 48°F, while July and August average about 90°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Nearby, the Beech Cr - Turkey Snout and Beech Cr - Blue Bouncer hikes are about 5 to 6 miles away. Paddlers can reach the Black Fork and Mountain Fork canoeing routes, both a little over 6 miles off.

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 Ouachita Nrt - Oklahoma

    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

      49° / 28°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      54° / 31°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 38°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 46°

      10 wet

    5. May

      77° / 56°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 65°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 68°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 66°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 59°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 48°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 38°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 30°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mena, AR, 12.2 mi away at 1,152 ft. The station sits about 1,500 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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