Charlton Recreation Area - Backpacking Trails

Lake Ouachita Vista Trail -- Hickory Nut Mountain (E-3)

Park/Rec Area: Charlton Recreation Area
Region: Ouachitas
Length: 3.6 miles
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
Difficulty Comments: Easy to Moderate

Location: This phase is 3.6-miles of downhill grades beginning at the picnic area atop Hickory Nut Mountain.

Description: This newly completed section officially opens in April 2009. The trail follows the south side of the mountain along the top of a large rock bluff before dropping onto an old logging road that parallels Hickory Nut Creek. This portion of the trail offers beautiful views of the valley south of the mountain as well as multiple waterfalls and cascades all along the creek. The trail termination and take out spot is at the junction of FS Roads 47 and 47A.

For Information: Womble Ranger District, 1523 U.S. 270 East, Mount Ida, AR, 71957, (870) 867-2101 www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ouachita.htm