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Eagle Rock Loop

Eagle Rock Loop is a 27-mile trail in the Ouachita National Forest of southwestern Arkansas.

Fort Smith, AR: Kiamichi River via Ouachita Trail

Explore an ancient eastern mountain range on this section of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail.

Little Rock, AR: Black Fork Mountain

Hike, camp, and tag a summit with shutterbug views on this 11.4-miler in the Ouachita Mountains and the Black Fork Mountain Wilderness.

Little Rock, AR: Eagle Rock Loop

Combining rugged hill climbs though pine and hardwood, with a leisurely stroll along the Little Missouri River, this 26.3-mile loop may be the best in the Ouachita Mountains.

Little Rock: Little Missouri Trail

Spend some quality time down by a shady river pinched between two mountain ranges on this 7-mile out-and-back in Ouachita National Forest.

Ouachita National Forest, AR: Eagle Rock Loop

Combining rugged hill climbs through pine and hardwood, with a leisurely stroll along the Little Missouri River, this 26.4-mile loop may be the best in the Ouachita Mountains.

Ouachita National Forest, AR: Eagle Rock Loop

Combining rugged hill climbs through pine and hardwood, with a leisurely stroll along the Little Missouri River, this 26.4-mile loop may be the best in the Ouachita Mountains.

Tulsa, OK: Boardstand - Old Military Road Loop

One of Oklahoma's best weekends, this 20-mile loop circles Winding Stair Mountain for an up-close view of the Ouachita National Forest's most scenic stretch.

Tulsa, OK: Turkey Snout Loop

First timers in tow? Hit this easy 4.3 miler in the Beech Creek National Scenic Area. It has prime campsites and a bail-out option mid way.

Tulsa, OK: Turkey Snout Loop

First time backpackers in tow? Hit this easy 4.3-miler in Beech Creek National Scenic Area. It has prime campsites and a bail-out option mid-way.

Tulsa, OK: Winding Stair Mountain Loop

One of Oklahoma's best weekend trips, this 21.7-mile loop circles Winding Stair Mountain for an up-close view of the Ouachita National Forest's most scenic stretch.

Tulsa, OK: Winding Stair Trail

Explore a ragtag slice of Ouachita National Forest on this 7.6-mile route through a sylvan playground of foxes, deer, bears, and wild turkeys.

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