
Ozark Highlands Trail
Trek the rugged spine of the southern mountains through remote hardwood drainages and hidden creek waterfalls.
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- Region
- Arkansas, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Ozark plateau (200–800 m)
- Best season
- October – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Winter Camping
- Skiing
- Sea Kayaking
- Beachcombing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Ozark plateau (200–800 m)
- Best season: October – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
Trek the rugged spine of the southern mountains through remote hardwood drainages and hidden creek waterfalls.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: October – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Ozark plateau (200–800 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Ozark Highlands Trail trip tools
Popular pursuits at Ozark Highlands Trail
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
- Skiing
Ski-touring access when the road closes for the season.
Animals around Ozark Highlands Trail
Wildlife guideBlack bearUrsus americanus
Big gameWhitetail DeerOdocoileus virginianus
GamefishLargemouth BassMicropterus nigricans
Wildlife guideWild turkeyMeleagris gallopavo
Big gameWild HogSus scrofa
GamefishRed DrumSciaenops ocellatus
Big gameBlack BearUrsus americanus
GamefishSpotted SeatroutCynoscion nebulosus


