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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Other Names | Mill Creek Equestrian Trail, Buck Knob, Ouachita National Forest, Poteau And Cold Springs Ranger District, Rock Creek |
Last Known Status | Open |
Located in the Ouachita National Forest, this 26-mile multiple use trail system is open to ATVs, dirt bikes and non-motorized use. The trail system is open year-round but the best time to visit is during the spring, summer and fall months.
Beautiful forest scenery, scenic mountain views and several streams can be found here. The trails are rated as mostly easy to moderate but there is a rocky section on Trail #9. Overall this is a good place to take a beginner.
Overnight parking is not permitted at the staging areas but nearby Fourche Mountain Adventures offers direct trail access plus RV sites with electric and water hookups, tent sites, restrooms with hot showers and a dump station.
Permit Required | No | |
Dates Open | Year-Round | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (64 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Permitted | |
UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 64 inches) |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
MX Helmet Required | No | (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
Camping | Prohibited | |
Campfires | Prohibited | |
Night Riding | Unknown | |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
Rule Enforcement | ||
Comment | Arkansas residents are required to register all 3 and 4-wheeled OHVs with the AR Department of Revenue. Decal is not a forest pass, it fulfills state requirements only. Arkansas residents can call their county revenue department for more information. |
Miles Of Trail | 26 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 1000 to 1200 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | trails are marked with yellow rectangles |
Loose Dirt | Little | |
Hard Pack | Mostly | |
Sand | None | |
Mud | Little | |
Dust | Little | |
Rocks | Some | |
Trees | All | |
Steep Hills | Few | |
Water Crossings | None | |
Small Jumps | None | |
Large Jumps | None | |
Berms | Few | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Single Track | None | |
Roads | None | |
Intersections | Some | |
Shade | Some | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Mostly | |
Amateur | Some | |
Expert | None |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | National Forest |
Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Exxon (479) 394-0363 |
Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Exxon (479) 394-0363 |
Water | 1-5 Miles (E) | Idle Nook Horse Camp (501) 276-9013 or (870) 356-3655 |
RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (E) | Idle Nook Horse Camp (501) 276-9013 or (870) 356-3655 |
RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (E) | Idle Nook Horse Camp (501) 276-9013 or (870) 356-3655 |
Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | Idle Nook Horse Camp (501) 276-9013 or (870) 356-3655 |
Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Exxon (479) 394-0363 |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
Nearest City | Waldron, AR | ||
| From: Y City, AR
1) Take US-270 East about 5 miles 2) Entrance is on the right (south). |
Contact Info | Ouachita National Forest - Poteau Ranger District P.O. Box 2255 Waldron, AR 72958 (479) 637-4174 mailroom_r8_ouachita@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Contact Info | Fourche Mountain Adventures ATV Campground 10701 Hwy 270 Boles, AR 72926 (479) 207-1707 (479) 207-1706 kenkelm52@gmail.com fourchemountainadventures.com |
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