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The Ozark National Forest encompasses 1.2 million acres (4,900 km˛) primarily in the scenic Ozark Mountains in northern Arkansas. The forest contains the tallest mountain in Arkansas, Mount Magazine, and Blanchard Springs Caverns. The southern section of the forest lies along the Arkansas River Valley south to the Ouachita Mountains.
The forest was created in 1908 by proclamation of President Theodore Roosevelt. The forest is home to over 500 species of trees and woody plants. Hardwoods, predominately oak and hickory, comprise the majority of the forest. The forest contains five designated wilderness areas and several wildlife management area s.
Several scenic byway s cross the Ozark National Forest including the Scenic 7 Byway which runs from Missouri to Louisiana, 60 miles of which are within the Ozark National Forest. Scenic 7 Byway offers the greatest variety of Ozark topography and scenic vistas. The Ozark Highlands Byway provides access to the Mulberry River , Big Piney River , and Buffalo National River for fisherman and canoeists. The Mount Magazine Byway offers scenic overlooks of the Arkansas River Valley.
The Ozark Highlands TrailThe Ozark Highlands Trail roams 180 miles in northwest Arkansas. It stretchess from Lake Fort Smith State Park, across the Ozark National Forest, to the Buffalo National River. The trail passes through some of the most remote and scenic portions of the Oz, built and maintained by over 3,000 volunteers, is the longest hikingHiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. It usually takes place on trails in areas of relatively unspoiled wilderness. The word hiking is understood in all English-speaking countries, but in trail in the forest and extends for 165 miles from the Buffalo National River to Lake Fort Smith State Park in the far western portion of the state. The forest also contains several multi-use trails including the Pedestal Rock Trail and the Alum Cove Natural Bridge Trail and a few wheelchair-accessible trails.
In addition to the hiking trails, the forest provides trails designated for horseback riding, canoeingCanoeing is the recreational or sporting activity of paddling a canoe or kayak. The Sport of Canoeing Canoeing, or Canoe sport, is organised at the top level by the ICF International Canoe Federation. The ICF recognises several competitive and non-competi, mountain bikingMountain biking (Mountain bicycling) is a form of cycling which uses very sturdy bicycles with (usually) straight handlebars and wide tires. Mountain biking takes place off-road. It encompasses both competitive racing and purely recreational cycling., and all-terrain vehicleThe term all-terrain vehicle is used to describe a number of small open motorised buggies and tricycles designed for off-road use. The 4-wheeled versions are also called a quad bikes or quads. Models with 3 wheels are called all-terrain (motor cycles or As. The longest horse trail is the Sylamore Trail with a length of 80 miles. This trail passes over rocky bluffs, into deep hollows, and across mountain streams. The Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail has a stop at the Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp which was built and maintained by local horsemen.
There are 21 developed campgrounds scattered throughout the forest.
See also: Ouachita National ForestThe Ouachita National Forest is a National Forest that lies in the western portion of Arkansas and portions of eastern Oklahoma. The Ouachita National Forest is the oldest National Forest in the southern United States. The forest encompasses more than 1. and St. Francis National Forest
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