Spanning a distance of 223 miles (375km) between Talimena State Park in Oklahoma and Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Arkansas, the Ouachita Trail offers an […]
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Challenges on the trail
Traveling to the mountains is always an exciting and memorable adventure, but it can also be a challenge and require you to be focused and prepared.
River crossings
Most river and stream crossings on the OT are completely safe. Some large rivers have bridges, and other smaller streams can usually be waded without any problems.