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Ouachita National Forest
Horseback Riding
Just as you can't separate an image of old Rooster Cogburn, the irascible Ouachita Mountain character in True Grit, from a galloping horse - guns blazing away - the Ouachita Mountains themselves are inseparable from a tradition of horseback riding. Many of the hiking trails are open to horseback riding. But you'll probably first want to take a look at the dedicated equestrian trails. . .
The Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp is the starting point for the Winding Stair Equestrian Trails. It's 77 miles of loops allow riders to plan either short or long rides. The network ranges over hilltops and rich river bottoms. Camping, swimming and fishing are available near the camp.
The Fourche Mountain Trail is network that gets a fair amount of hikers and mountain bikers, too. The views of Fourche Mountain and Buck Knob are spectacular.
The Eight West Equestrian Trail Network was laid out in 1991 and is a real treasure. The western portion of the trail follows along Self Mountain and offers an outstanding view to the South. The lowlands of this trail system offer a picturesque setting through beautiful bottomland hardwoods with clear running streams. While enjoying the trail, the visitor will pass several old home sites.
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