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Ozark Highlands Trail

USA · North America · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 54/100

At a glance

CountriesUSA
ContinentNorth America
RegionArkansas
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length409 km
Typical duration16 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude762 m
Best seasonOct-Apr best
StartLake Fort Smith State Park, AR
EndWoolum (Buffalo National River), AR
Permit / guideNo permit
Special gearnone

Score

54/100
Scenery
17/35
Fame
10/25
Uniqueness
13/20
Logistics
14/20

Remote Ozark forest and hollows connecting to Buffalo River country

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

254 mi (409 km)

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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