Hit the Trail - In a Good Way!
Big Fish Gravel Loop
Flatside Pinnacle - Vista Point
Flatside Pinnacle - Vista Point
CYCLING - Gravel
The Ouachita Mountains make for some of the region's best gravel riding and nowhere is that more evident than the Big Fish Loop. Out here, the only thing bigger than the fish stories are the inclines. Be sure to bring plenty of food and water - there’s not much out here except you and the road.
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Flatside Pinnacle - Vista Point
Flatside Pinnacle - Vista Point
Flatside Pinnacle - Vista Point
HIKING
Enjoy this 0.7-mile out-and-back trail in the Ouachita National Forest. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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Forked Mountain
Flatside Pinnacle - Vista Point
Forked Mountain Falls
HIKING
Discover this 1.8-mile out-and-back trail near Hollis, Arkansas. Generally considered a challenging route, this trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring this very iconic mountain.
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Forked Mountain Falls
Ouachita National Trail
Forked Mountain Falls
HIKING
Just below Forked Mountain outside the community of Hollis, these falls can be reached from a 3 mile hiking trail along a beautiful stream before arriving at the picturesque waterfall.
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Lake Sylvia Trails
Ouachita National Trail
Ouachita National Trail
HIKING, CYCLING - Gravel
In addition to the namesake lake, Lake Sylvia Recreation Area has a trail system that offers visitors an opportunity to bike, hike, enjoy an easy nature walk, connect with the Ouachita National Recreation Trail for a backpacking experience, go trail running or gravel grinding.
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Ouachita National Trail
Ouachita National Trail
Ouachita National Trail
HIKING, BACKPACKING
MTN BIKING - West of Scenic Hwy 7
The longest trail in the Ouachita Mountains, spanning 223 miles between Talihina, OK and Pinnacle Mtn State Park. Access points in Perry County can be found on Highways 7 south of Hollis, Highway 9 south of Williams Junction, & Lake Sylvia Recreation Area.
The entire trail is open to hiking and backpacking. The 108-mile stretch between Hwy 7 & Talimena Scenic Drive is open to mountain biking and is an IMBA-designated EPIC trail.