Flatside Wilderness

Located in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas.

This 9.507-acre area, 30 miles west of Little Rock, Arkansas, derives its name from Flatside Pinnacle, a 1,550-foot-high rock outcrop outside the north-east boundary. Dominating the skyline of this wilderness is White Oak Mountain, the highest point at 1,650 feet above sea level, and Forked Mountain at 1,350 feet. From outside vistas, rough terrain and the mixed pine-hardwood forest canopy appear inviting for enjoying the solitude of the area. The Ouachita National Recreation Trail traverses this area 10 miles east to west from Flatside Pinnacle to White Oak Mountain.

There are numerous entry points to the forest. The most popular is where the Ouachita Trail enters the wilderness at Flatside Pinnacle, but parking is limited. Access is better off of Winona Forest Drive on the south side. There are numerous old logging roads. Wildlife includes deer, turkey, bear, coyotes and other small animals. The edges are frequented by hunters during the spring turkey and fall deer hunting seasons.

Directions: From the junction of State Hwy. 9 and 60 at Perryville, go south 13.6 miles on State Hwy. 9, then right (west) on Forest Road 132 for 8.3 miles, turn right (north) on Forest Road 94 for 3 miles to Flatside Pinnacle.

For further information contact: Winona Ranger District - Ouachita National Forest