Description
http://www.ouachitamaps.com/Eagle%20Rock.html
The Eagle Rock Loop is a 26.8 mile loop through the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas made up of three trail, the Little Missouri, Athens-Big Fork and Viles Branch Trail.
The Eagle Rock Loop just may be the best hike in the Ouachita Mountains, combining rugged hill climbs though the mixed hardwood and pine forest with strolls along crystal clear streams. The loop is made of three trails and, with 5 trailheads, offers a multitude of hiking options. The hardwoods in this section of the Ouachita National Forest are oak with some maple. The pines are short leaf and loblolly. In the winter the smaller but evergreen holly trees are a striking contrast to the gray brown of the forest floor.
This route on the old FKT site
Comments
https://strava.app.link/M1tOG5VxfZ
Forgot to post my Strava link on my submission. I also ran the lookout trails on top of 3 of the mountains. It added some extra mileage.
Planning a attempt for Friday, April 17, 2020. Planning on start/finish at Albert Pike Recreational Area if it is open or if I can park nearby. Otherwise, if I cannot start there due to park closure, I will start/finish off of FR 106 just west of the Recreational Area at the parking area. If that is closed, I'll just use the GPS to find a safe place to park and get on the loop where I can. Will record GPS and share no matter how it goes. Planning on going clockwise.
https://www.strava.com/activities/3313470983
Came up short! 4:59. Unsupported starting at Albert Pike Rec Area going clockwise. The weather was just right. You know if you’ve been running for a while, some days you just know aren’t going to go well from the start. Oh well. Beautiful route. Glad to get so see a new place. Lots of hikers out (it’s spring and it’s Covid19.) Details on my Strava link. I’d love to have another go one day but not sure when I’ll have that chance.