Boundary National Recreation Trail

Total in and out hiking length = 33.2 miles

Total climbing distance = 15.5 miles

Difficulty: Difficult

Casual Hiking Pace: 5 days

Fast Hiking Pace: 3.5 days

Total elevation difference: 4828 feet

This trail is the longest in the Ouachita National Forest, stretching across the forest’s length for 192 miles. The route begins on the western side at Talimena State Park, on Highway 271, not far from Talihina, Oklahoma. The eastern limit can be seen on Highway 9, south of Perryville, Arkansas. Pinnacle Mountain State Park is situated 15 miles to the west of Little Rock, Arkansas, and is accessible by an additional 32 miles of trail that are located on private and other public holdings.

The trail passes through mountains densely covered in vegetation, travels across expansive valleys, and comes close to streams that are crystal clear. The elevation changes range from 600 to 2,600 feet. There are numerous recreation places and items of interest that spur trails can reach. Many road crossings and access locations create numerous options for point-to-point hikes of varying distances.

Location: Highway 199, O’Brien, OR 97534, United States

Phone number: 530-493-2208