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Boardstand Road and Old Military Road Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma Ranger District, Ouachita Mountains, Hodgen Creek, Cedar Creek, Boardstand Trail, Talimena State Park |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located in the Ouachita National Forest, this trail is about 23 miles long and follows an old military road that was built in 1832. The Boardstand Road and Old Military Road Trail is marked with white rectangles and is open to dirt bikes and non-motorized use.
The Ouachita National Recreation Trail is open to hiking only and is marked with blue rectangles. There are multiple staging areas however only two offer access for motorized use. The area is open year-round however the best time to visit is between the fall and spring months.
REGULATIONS
| 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 | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 23 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1600 to 2400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | motorized trails are marked with white rectangles |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | All | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Rockin H (918) 567-3054 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Rockin H (918) 567-3054 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Talimena State Park (918) 567-2052 or (918) 655-7275 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Talimena State Park (918) 567-2052 or (918) 655-7275 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Talimena State Park (918) 567-2052 or (918) 655-7275 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Talimena State Park (918) 567-2052 or (918) 655-7275 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Rockin H (918) 567-3054 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $16.00 RV: $29.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Talimena State Park Campground Fees |
| Comment | Seniors 62 years old and up get a $2/night discount at Talimena State Park Campground. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Talihina, OK | ||
| From: Oklahoma City, OK
1) Take I-40 east to exit 308 2) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp onto US-59, continue 20 miles 3) Turn right (south) on US-59/US-271, continue about 60 miles 4) Turn right (east) on SR-1, continue about 1 mile 5) Staging area is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Ouachita National Forest - Oklahoma Ranger District 52175 US Hwy. 59 Hodgen, OK 74939 (918) 653-2991 mailroom_r8_ouachita@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Boardstand and Old Military Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/12/2015 (Thanks!)
Boardstand and Old Military Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/12/2015 (Thanks!)
Boardstand and Old Military Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/12/2015 (Thanks!)
Boardstand and Old Military Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/12/2015 (Thanks!)
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