The eagle rock loop is comprised of two maps, east and west. Approximately 12 years ago i hiked the eagle rock loop with a couple of my college buddies for the first time. Weatherproof topographical maps of the trail can be purchased from charlie. Eagle rock loop ouachita national forest ar eagle rock loop is a spectacular 26. After much comparing of schedules, we finally settled on the weekend of november 911 and set out to hike the eagle rock loop once again.
Usgs 07360200 little missouri river near langley, ar. The eagle rock loop just may be the best hike in the ouachita mountains, combining rugged hill climbs though the mixed hardwood and pine forest with strolls along crystal clear streams. See note on page 3 for additional information on trail difficulty. This walk heads south from wattamolla, following the coast track, leaving the sea cliffs for a while to pass through some beautiful. This trail connects to the buffalo creek loop trail. Eagle rock loop, arkansas americas best loop hikes. I would like to get expected weather temps for that time. I am hoping it begins cooling down from summer at this time. The entire trail is available as a two map set on color. The eagle rock loop trail is largely maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers from bpa and the bayou chapter of the ozark society abf sections. It is the longest loop trail in arkansas and is a combination of three trails the little missouri river trail, viles branch trail, and athens bigfork trail. Scale of miles department of the army little rock district, corps of engineers little rock, arkansas march 2005 1 0 1 2 ozark frontier trail ozark frontier trail busch beaver holiday island pleasant ridge golden mano hill city shell knob viola baxter lampe blue nauvoo eye carr lane eagle rock reeds. Anyone with experience in this area during september. Two trail mileage tables are presented in pdf format.
Eagle rock 100 eagle rock ave, east hanover, nj has available office space for lease on. Eagle rock has some of the best vistas in the great north mountain range. Hey guys im going on a trip with a large group of backpackers to the eagle rock trail loop in the first week of march, just out of curiosity how early do the trees bud in spring. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. There are always more volunteers needed so if this interest you please visit bpa and consider adopting a section of the trail. The trail is designed for hiking and mountain biking and a spur trail creates the first access to eagle rock in chimney rock state park, a rock climbing destination. It is rated as the toughest backpacking trail in arkansas.
It is located in the ouachita national forest in albert ark. Scenic loop distances time multnomah falls to hood river 33 miles 40 min hood river to timberline lodge 49 miles 1hr, 10 min timberline lodge to portland 63 miles 1hr, 20 min multnomah falls round trip 146 miles 3hr, 20 min to bend, oregon via hwy26 9 4 12 7 14 3 27 6 18 7 12 11 6 16 miles to city center s a n d y r i v e r e a s t f o r k. The hiking trails and footpaths that crisscross the woodland and sometimes boggy. Ar, backpacking, eagle rock loop trail, hiking, onf, ouachita national forest. The trail can be reached using the clear pond trail, the bear pond trail, the rock pond connector trail and the rock pond lily pad pond trail. Tuscarora trail was rerouted in 2014 to include the eagle rock trail, and now this spectacular hike can now be done as either a 7. Located in ouachita national forest, eagle rock loop is arkansas longest loop, perfect for a 34 day backpack. Eagle rock loop is a scramblers paradise in this 1.
On premises cafeteria, on site porter, high speed broadband tel. Map of maston area trails bureau of land management. Home forums general forums general lightweight backpacking discussion eagle rock loop viewing 20 posts 1 through 20 of 20 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr drop backcountry feathered friends campsaver. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Eagle rock loop map, ouachita mts, arkansas ouachita maps. Insurgency is the organized use of subversion and violence to seize, nullify or challenge political control of a region. The loop also has numerous tricky creek crossings, almost certainly requiring wet crossings in march and april, and one ford of the little missouri river that can be 50 yards wide. Our hydrologic monitoring stations continue to send data in near realtime to nwisweb, and we are continuing critical water monitoring activities to. Other staging options include camping close by the night before. Mountain bikepedestrian trail new trail to be constructed trail junction o. To reach the main trailhead, go south from village green park in sisters on s. Eagle rock trail loop weathervegetation in early march. Erl eagle rock loop hiking project hiking trail maps. Eagle rock is perhaps the most aptly named rock formation i have ever encountered.
The peterson ridge trail system is a popular destination for mountain bikers, hikers and trail runners. But the wife is cold all the time we are both over 40 years of age and. Skip the trail descriptions and jump to the topo maps. Combining rugged hill climbs through pine and hardwood, with a leisurely stroll along the little missouri river, this 26. For more information check out the ouachita maps trail guide or the backpackers guide to the eagle rock loop. Eagle rock loop is very difficult with a lot of steep and vigorous vertical activity one leg alone crosses six ridges in eight miles, each between 500 800 feet. A steep trail through old growth forest with great views from the saddle. Get the monthly weather forecast for eagle rock, mo, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. The presidency of barack hussein obama began at noon est on january 20, 2009, when barack obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the united states. The trail tracks along blue rivers and through shady gorges with spur trails to craggy overlooks. Here is a pdf document with gps coordinates for several campsites along the trail.
The ouachita national recreation trail is 223 miles stretching from talimena state park in oklahoma to pinnacle mountain state park on the outskirts of little rock, arkansas. Mtb project is part of the rei coop family, where a life outdoors is a life well lived. Found along the pacific crest trail pct just a few miles from highway 79 in warner springs, this awesome pile of granite bears an astonishing resemblance to an enormous raptor with outstretched wings. View the trails and lifts at eagle rock with our interactive trail map of the ski resort.
Its been a long time since the three of us have been together, but we determined to have a reunion hike this year. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. There are multiple places to begin this trip, as there are 4 trailheads along the route. At eagle rock, members and their guests are greeted like family with real club camaraderie, outdoor adventures, and a tranquil atmosphere where families gather to. Eagle rock loop mountain bike trail, mount ida, arkansas.
When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. Eagle rock property owners are offered a unique blend of countryside relaxation and casual elegance, with a secure resort lifestyle. Backpacking eagle rock loop trail, onf, ar bill hensley. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. The loop was mapped with a waas enabled gps and is drawn in three colors to designate the three trails. The walk from wattamolla picnic area to eagle rock is an excellent way to see the the royal coastline and the eagle rock formation. The 40 mile lenape trail yellow blazes skirts the eastern edge of the park. Ouachita national forest map ouachita national wildlife. There are around 8 ridges to go up and down and numerous stream crossings, some of which require taking off your boots and going through water up to knee deep.
Eagle rock loop, ouachita national forest backcountry post. The wife and i are planning to hike eagle rock loop the third week of september. Eagle rock trail loop weathervegetation in arkansas. The eagle rock loop just may be the best run in the ouachita mountains, combining rugged hill climbs through the mixed hardwood and pine forest with strolls along crystal clear streams.
For more information on how to purchase a map click here. Backpack the eagle rock loop, albert pike recreation area. Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our communities, including providing critical situational awareness in times of flooding in all 50 u. Erl eagle rock loop hiking trail, dierks, arkansas hiking project. The loop is made of three trails and, with 5 trailheads, offers a multitude of hiking options. If this is your first time visiting please comment and subscribe.
Ouachita national forest is a national forest in ouachita national wildlife refuge, ok, ar. The loop is made of three trails and, with 5 trailheads, offers a multitude of run options. The rock pond connector trail map pdf is available to view and download. Get directions, maps, and traffic for eagle rock, ca.
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