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Hike

Ozark Highlands Trail

Passes Richason Mountain
Inside Ozark National Forest
6,721 ft of climbing

26.0 mi one way · 6,721 ft gain · 2,293 ft high point · Very hard

In Ozark National Forest · AR · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This 26-mile one-way trail through Ozark National Forest passes numerous waterfalls and mountain peaks, climbing 6,721 feet.

Elevation

6,721 ft of gain and 6,071 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

3.9 mi from the trailhead
White Rock Mountain Recreation Area
Campground · AR

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

4 mi from you
White Rock - Shores Lake Loop
- Ends at White Rock Creek Falls
- Inside Ozark National Forest
- 2,537 ft of climbing
11.9 mi loop · 2,530 ft gain · Very hard
Ozark National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Richason MountainAlong the way · 1.6 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 4.9 mi in
Spirit Creek FallsAlong the way · 11.1 mi in
Robinson FallsAlong the way · 11.1 mi in
Train Trestle FallsAlong the way · 13.5 mi in
Whiting MountainAlong the way · 21.4 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 22.6 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 24.6 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 4.6 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 5.7 mi in
Murray FallsNearby · 22.7 mi in
Senyard FallsNearby · 22.8 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 26.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 6,721 ft
Descent: 6,071 ft
High point: 2,293 ft
Low point: 800 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 26.0 mi and 6,721 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AR
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 35.6972° N · 94.0251° W

Get directions Open the map

5.1 mi from the trailhead

Shores Lake Recreation Area

Campground

13.4 mi from the trailhead

Redding Campground

Campground

5 mi from you

White Rock-Shores Lake East

Ends at White Rock Creek Cascade
Inside Ozark National Forest
2,436 ft of climbing

10.8 mi loop · 2,436 ft gain · Very hard

Ozark National Forest · Camp under a mile away

White Rock-Shores Lake West

Ends at Shores Lake
Inside Ozark National Forest
1,967 ft of climbing

8.4 mi out & back · 1,967 ft gain · Hard

Ozark National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Hare MTN Overlook 04

Passes Morgan Mountain
Inside Ozark National Forest
3,387 ft of climbing

15.0 mi out & back · 3,387 ft gain · Very hard

Ozark National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Redding Loop West

Ends at Spy Rock Falls
Inside Ozark National Forest
1,173 ft of climbing

6.5 mi loop · 1,173 ft gain · Moderate

Ozark National Forest · Camp under a mile away

SPY Rock Trail

Ends at Spy Rock
Inside Ozark National Forest
1,506 ft of climbing

7.6 mi out & back · 1,506 ft gain · Hard

Ozark National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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Signal

Cell coverage here

AT&TNo signal

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today68°47°Sunny
Tue70°55°Mostly Sunny
Wed71°48°Sunny
Thu61°40°Sunny
Fri57°37°Sunny
Sat59°43°Sunny
Sun61°47°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Today: Sunny · wind 0 mph

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