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Old River Trail - West

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.8 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. AR
  3. …Northwest AR
  4. …Buffalo National River
  5. Ponca Wilderness
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“This trail is part of the Ponca Wilderness trail system. ”

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8.6

Miles

13.9

KM

100%

Runnable

1,006' 307 m

High

901' 275 m

Low

186' 57 m

Up

108' 33 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail follows the bottom of the Buffalo River Valley and has many intersections with other trails in the area, which it can be combined with for lengthier runs or backpacking trips. It's a rough dirt trail and trekking poles are recommended. It is a favorite trail for horse riders and passes three old homesites.

Flora & Fauna

Ticks and poison ivy grow in this area.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Buffalo National River

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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 4 votes

#7

in Ponca Wilderness

#23415

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#7

in Ponca Wilderness

#298

in Arkansas

#23,415

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Transition to narrow section of the Big Bluff Trail.
Oct 25, 2018 near Jasper, AR
October 2020
Jan 8, 2021 near Jasper, AR
October 2020 Horseshoe Bend looking North.
Jan 8, 2021 near Jasper, AR
October 2020 Jim Bluff
Jan 8, 2021 near Jasper, AR
October 2020 On the Buffalo River Trail Early Morning at Steele Creek Campground
Jan 7, 2021 near Jasper, AR

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