Ouachita National Forest
The Fourche Mountain Trail (formerly Mill Creek Equestrian Trail) offers breathtaking views of Fourche Mountain and Buck Knob. Abandoned silver mines, beautiful streams, and several spectacular views of the Ouachita Mountains are among the trail sites. While this trail network provides horseback riding opportunities, it also offers day hiking and mountain biking.
Surrounding Areas: Mill Creek Recreation Area
Length: Varies
Surface type: Unsurfaced and road surfaces
Difficulty Level: Easy to most difficult
Recommended Seasons: Spring, summer, and fall (Mill Creek Recreation Area is closed from November to April)
Water: Mill Creek Recreation Area
Access: U.S. Highway 270 to Mill Creek Recreation Area
History: The Forest, with the assistance of the Arkansas Trail Riders Association, built this trail in 1990.
Trail Marking: Yellow Rectangles with numbered junctions
Details mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication
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