Ozark Highlands Trail - West Trailhead
- The Basics
- Type: Hiking, Backpacking
- Length: 5½ - 165 miles
- Difficulty: Easy - Strenuous
- Time: 2½ hours - Multi-Day
- Requirements: None
- Description
- In May of 2008, the first 5.5 miles of this 165-mile trail were re-opened at Lake Ft. Smith State Park. The park serves as the western starting point for the trail. This trail begins along the shoreline of Lake Ft. Smith, following the western and northern sides of the lake, and reconnects at Jack Creek. The trailhead begins at the park's new visitor center.
- Additional Info
- Camping: Not allowed within park; Primitive camping in National Forest
- Water: Water sources located along trail within National Forest; treatment recommended
- Trail Head(s): Visitor Center
- Trail Markings:
- Pets Allowed:
- Recommended Season: Fall, Winter, Spring
Warren Hollow Trail
- The Basics
- Type: Hiking
- Length: 0.6 miles One-Way
- Difficulty: Easy
- Time: ½ hour
- Requirements: None
- Description
- A newly constructed trail at the park, the Warren Hollow trail will take you from the Visitor Center to the new Group Lodging facility. It is mostly wooded, but also passes along an inlet of the lake, crossing a little wooden bridge along the way.
- Additional Info
- Camping: No
- Water: No water on trail
- Trail Head(s): Visitor Center
- Trail Markings:
- Pets Allowed:
- Recommended Season: