R.V. Over 10

River Valley Trails-Over 10 Miles

Mt. Magazine Trail, Ozark National Forest & Mount Magazine State Park

• Miles: 14.2 miles one way • Rating: Moderate • Allowed: Camping and Dogs, Bicycles are allowed on part of the trail

• Map and Trail description available: Arkansas Hiking Trails guidebook by Tim Ernst

• Contact: Magazine Ranger District Phone 501-963-3076

Here is your chance to climb to the highest point in Arkansas. You can drive most of the way up, but taking this trail from Cove Lake up to Mt. Magazine is a much better way to do it. It is a total elevation gain of 1753’. Camping is allowed along the trail (out of sight of the trail).

Ouachita Trail, Pinnacle Mountain State Park

• Miles: 30 • Rating: Moderate • Allowed: Dogs

• Map and Trail description available: Ouachita Trail guidebook by Tim Ernst

• Contact: pinnaclemountain@arkansas.com or Phone 501-868-5806

The eastern terminus of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail begins in Pinnacle Mountain State Park by the visitors center. The trail heads west from there running through the park for about 3 miles. Pinnacle is responsible for managing the next 20 miles of this 223-mile trail.

Boy Scout Trail, Petit Jean State Park

• Miles: 12 • Rating: Moderate-Difficult • Allowed: Dogs

• Map and Trail description available: Visitor Center

• Contact: Petit Jean State Park Phone 501-727-5441

The trail touches and connects all of the trails and follows large portions of many of them. On this trail you will pass through many of the diverse plant and animal habitats of Petit Jean, from the lush vegetation of Cedar Creek to the desert like conditions of sections of Seven Hollows. All are present on this trail. The trail is long and difficult. Be sure you are prepared with food, water, appropriate shoes and clothing and first aid. START THIS HIKE EARLY SO YOU CAN SAFELY ENJOY THIS ALL DAY WALK.