The Ozark Highlands Trail is a premier long-distance hiking trail crossing more than 165 miles of the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas. The trail runs from Lake Fort Smith State Park to the Buffalo National River. Most of the trail is on National Forest land but some portions cross private property. Please respect landowners by not trespassing. Saddle or pack animals are not allowed on any part of the OHT. The trail is indicated with a 2x6" white blaze and marked every mile by a flexible brown mileage post (the sequence increases eastward). Two blazes, one on top of the other, indicate a prompt change in direction. Major side trails are marked with a blue blaze.
Autumn colors overlooking Byrd's campground. Photo by Brian Emfinger.
Hiker Shuttle Rate With Our Vehicle
- Redding Campground - $15
- Fanes Creek (1520) - $20
- Cherry Bend - $35
- Hare Mountain - $40
- Ragtown Road (1509) - $45
- Shores Lake - $50
- Lick Branch - $50
- Potato Knob (1510) - $55
- Arbaugh (1404) - $55
- Ozone Campground - $60
- Dockery's Gap - $65
- White Rock - $65
- Big Piney - $80
- Fairview Campground - $90
- Ben Hur - $100
- Richland Creek - $110
- Stack Rock - $120
- Woolum - $130
- Tyler Bend - $140
Sunset on the Spy Rock trail near Byrd's. Photo by Brian Emfinger.
Useful Links
Free downloadable topo maps of OHT
