Ozark Highlands Trail
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The Ozark Highlands Trail roams 180 miles (289.7 km) through parts of seven counties in northwest Arkansas
. It stretches from Lake Fort Smith State Park, across the Ozark National Forest, to the Buffalo National River
. The trail passes through some of the most remote and scenic portions of the Ozark Mountains, like the Hurricane Creek Wilderness Area. It also crosses White Rock Mountain, Hare Mountain, the Marinoni Scenic Area, and many other breathtaking spots. Long term plans to connect the similarly named Ozark Trail
in Missouri
to the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas, resulting in over 700 miles (1,126.5 km) of continuous trails through the Ozarks, have been vetoed by the National Park Service.
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
. It stretches from Lake Fort Smith State Park, across the Ozark National Forest, to the Buffalo National River
Buffalo National River
The Buffalo River, located in northern Arkansas, was the first National River to be designated in the United States. The Buffalo River is slightly more than in length, with the lower flowing within the boundaries of an area managed by the National Park Service, where it is designated the '. The...
. The trail passes through some of the most remote and scenic portions of the Ozark Mountains, like the Hurricane Creek Wilderness Area. It also crosses White Rock Mountain, Hare Mountain, the Marinoni Scenic Area, and many other breathtaking spots. Long term plans to connect the similarly named Ozark Trail
Ozark Trail
Ozark Trail may refer to:* Ozark Trail , a hiking and backpacking trail in Missouri* Ozark Highlands Trail, a hiking and backpacking trail in Arkansas* Ozark Trail , an early network of locally maintained roads and highways...
in Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
to the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas, resulting in over 700 miles (1,126.5 km) of continuous trails through the Ozarks, have been vetoed by the National Park Service.