Climb though the rugged hardwood and pine forests of Arkansas’s Ouachita Mountains on the The Eagle Rock Loop. This trail travels through the Ouachita National Forest via the Little Missouri Trail, the Viles Branch Horse Trail, and the Athens-Big Fork Trail, along a 100 year-old postal route and many old wagon roads. This loop is among the most difficult yet popular routes in Arkansas. Considered by many to be the best hike in the Ouachita Mountains, as well as a great bike route, this trail offers rugged climbs though hardwood and pine forests, numerous beautiful stream crossings, and a variety of stunning mountain peaks. Hikers and bikers on this loop can choose from five trailheads, which means there are many ways to hike this trail.
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Arkansas, Eagle Rock Loop
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Eagle Rock Loop
27 miles • Arkansas
Download our guide to access the Eagle Rock Loop Trail map, tracks, waypoints, and comments! Climb though the rugged hardwood and pine forests of the Ouachita Mountains on the The Eagle Rock Loop. This trail travels through the Ouachita National Forest via the Little Missouri Trail, the Viles Branch Horse Trail, and the Athens-Big Fork Trail, along a 100 year-old postal route and many old wagon roads. This loop is among the most difficult yet popular routes in Arkansas. Considered by many to be the best hike in the Ouachita Mountains, as well as a great bike route, this trail offers rugged climbs though hardwood and pine forests, numerous beautiful stream crossings, and a variety of stunning mountain peaks. Hikers and bikers on this loop can choose from five trailheads, which means there are many ways to hike this trail.
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Eagle Rock Loop Map
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26.8-mile loop trail through the Ouachita National Forest via the Little Missouri Trail, Viles Branch Horse Trail, and Athens-Big Fork Trail. This trail is among the most difficult yet popular hikes and bike routes in Arkansas.
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