There are over 700 miles of trails await you on the Ouachita National Forest. The trails system includes trails and related facilities for hiking, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), mountain biking and much much more. Hiking trails range in lengths of less than 1 mile up to the 192 mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail, which traverses the entire forest from west to east. These trails vary in level of difficulty. Check with the local Forest Service office for information before your trip.

Detailed maps of Ouachita National Recreation Trail and the Ouachita National Forest are available for $5.00. Make check payable to the Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce and send to P.O. Box 6 Mount Ida, AR 71957.

Horseshoe Mountain Trail
Length: 3.5 miles
Time: 2 - 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate

Dam Mountain Trail
Length: 4 miles
Time: 2.5 - 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate

Falls Branch Trail
Length: 2 miles
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate