Ozark Highlands Trail

270-mile thru-hike — verified termini, official permits, OSM route geometry

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Markers: 16
Areas: 0
Resources: 1
Distance: 270.0 mi
Elevation: 33,599 ft

Markers: 16
Areas: 0
Resources: 1
Distance: 270.0 mi
Elevation: 33,599 ft

Notes

The Ozark Highlands Trail is a long-distance hiking route through the remote Ozark Mountains of northern Arkansas, traversing the Ozark National Forest and wilderness areas such as Hurricane Creek. When complete it is planned to stretch about 320 miles from Lake Fort Smith to Lake Norfork.

Checkpoints

1
Lake Fort Smith State Park (western terminus)
Verified terminus coordinate sourced from the trail's official association and cross-checked against OpenStreetMap.
2
Woolum Ford, Buffalo National River (eastern terminus)
Verified terminus coordinate sourced from the trail's official association and cross-checked against OpenStreetMap.

Landmarks (137)

Lake Fort Smith State Park (Western Terminus)
Trailhead
Western terminus at Lake Fort Smith State Park, AR.
Woolum Ford (Eastern Terminus)
Trailhead
Eastern terminus at Woolum Ford on the Buffalo National River.
White Rock Mountain Recreation Area
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Wolf Pen Recreation Area
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
OHT Backcountry Primitive Site
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Mulberry Mountain Lodging & Events
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Mt Hersey Camping - Buffalo National River
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Buffalo National River Woolum
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Redding Campground
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Turner Bend Outfitter
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Ozark National Forest Fairview Recreation Area
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
OHT Primitive Site
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Woolum Dispersed Campground
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Ozone Recreation Area Camping
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Serenity Campground
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Shores Lake
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Byrd's Adventure Center
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Twin Creeks RV Park
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Wolf Pen Recreation Area Campground
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Haw Creek Falls Camping
Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
Buffalo National River
Trailhead
Park visitor area on or near the route.
Pilot Knob
Summit
Peak. Elevation 711 m / 2333 ft.
15 mi from start
Richason Mountain
Summit
Peak. Elevation 602 m / 1975 ft.
12 mi from start
White Rock Mountain
Summit
Peak. Elevation 701 m / 2300 ft.
15 mi from start
Salt Fork Creek
Hazard
Ford / unbridged stream crossing.
18 mi from start
River ford
Hazard
Ford / unbridged stream crossing.
2.8 mi from start
Drinking water
Water Source
Potable / treated drinking water source.
15 mi from start
Drinking water
Water Source
Potable / treated drinking water source.
15 mi from start
Site 1
Campsite
Primitive / dispersed camp pitch.
15 mi from start
Site 2
Campsite
Primitive / dispersed camp pitch.
15 mi from start
Site 3
Campsite
Primitive / dispersed camp pitch.
15 mi from start
Site 4
Campsite
Primitive / dispersed camp pitch.
15 mi from start
Site 5
Campsite
Primitive / dispersed camp pitch.
15 mi from start
Site 6
Campsite
Primitive / dispersed camp pitch.
15 mi from start
Site 7
Campsite
Primitive / dispersed camp pitch.
15 mi from start
Site 8
Campsite
Primitive / dispersed camp pitch.
15 mi from start
Site 9
Campsite
Primitive / dispersed camp pitch.
15 mi from start
River ford
Hazard
Ford / unbridged stream crossing.
9.5 mi from start
River ford
Hazard
Ford / unbridged stream crossing.
7.9 mi from start
River ford
Hazard
Ford / unbridged stream crossing.
22 mi from start

Ozark Highlands Trail

Notes

Checkpoints

Landmarks (137)

Markers (16)

Trails (1)

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