The Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) is one of the premier, long-distance hiking trails in the United States. Located in the middle-South, it is well-known for its winter hiking opportunities when …

Sep 2, 2025 · The Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) is a hiking trail that crosses the Ozark National Forest and is recognized as one of the most scenic trails in the US. Starting at Lake Ft. Smith …

Oct 10, 2024 · The Ozark Highlands Trail winds through the highest peaks of the most extensive highland area between the Rockies and the Appalachians. It is a full wilderness experience …

Dec 28, 2025 · It offers hikers and backpackers a chance to experience stunning vistas, crystal-clear streams, and diverse wildlife. The trail passes through several state parks, forests, and …

Jul 1, 2025 · Learn how to thru-hike or section-hike the Ozark Highlands Trail with trail descriptions, history, and more from the experts at Backpacker.

Apr 21, 2025 · There are presently six parts of the Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT): The Boston Mountains segment runs 164 miles between Lake Fort Smith in the west and the Woolum ford …

May 1, 2025 · Discover the beauty and adventure of the Ozark Highlands Trail, a premier Arkansas hiking destination soon connecting to Missouri for a 700-mile trek across the Ozarks.

The Ozark Highlands Trail roams 254 miles (409 km) through parts of seven counties in northwest Arkansas. [1] It stretches from Lake Fort Smith State Park, across the Ozark National Forest, …

The Ozark Highlands Trail moves through the quiet hills and deep hollows of northern Arkansas, following ridges, sandstone benches and long forest corridors shaped by water and soft geology.