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Ouachita Trail (ONRT)

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350 km Length
approx. 18 days Duration
9.550 m Elevation gain
9.350 m Elevation loss
0 m Highest point
Apr–Jun · Sep–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Ouachita Trail

Difficulty
Length 350 km
Elevation gain 9.550 m
Elevation loss 9.350 m
Highest Point 0 m
Lowest Point 0 m
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

350 km
9.550 m
9.350 m
0 m
0 m

Best time to go

April – June, September – October
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About the trail

The Ouachita Trail runs for a length of 350 kilometers through Arkansas and Oklahoma in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 18 days to walk the Ouachita Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Ouachita Trail

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
No power supply on the trail
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!

Getting there & route: Ouachita Trail

Arrival

You will arrive to Ouachita Trail via Memphis International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Cab / Uber.

Departure

Departure from Ouachita Trail is via Tulsa International Airport.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements

Stage plan for the Ouachita Trail

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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Ouachita Trail (ONRT)

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