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Womble Trail

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 4.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. AR
  3. …West-Central AR
  4. Ouachita National Forest
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“The Womble is a 39-mile singletrack heading east-west along an Arkansas mountain ridge following the Ouachita River. ”

Dan Watson
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35.5

Miles

57.2

KM

Point to Point

1,271' 387 m

High

581' 177 m

Low

4,093' 1,248 m

Up

3,748' 1,142 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The Forest Service may close down sections of Womble during controlled burns.

Don't feed the bears.

Description

The trail begins at one lake (North Fork) and ends at another (Ouachita). It passes through the thick hardwoods and dark pines of the Ouachita National Forest, opening occasionally to spectacular bluffs above the river. This is rolling terrain – ranging between 1,000 and 1,600 feet in elevation – but it all adds up to serious mileage and elevation gain.

Flora & Fauna

During the warmer months, be aware of chiggers, ticks, and possibly snakes. Otherwise, enjoy the beautiful hardwood and pine forest views.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Ouachita National Forest Office

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Dan Watson
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  4.7 from 3 votes

#5

in Ouachita National Forest

#7652

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#5

in Ouachita National Forest

#124

in Arkansas

#7,652

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