Huckleberry Mountain

Established in 1989, the Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail provides 37.3 miles of trail for multiple uses. Originally designed for horseback riding, the trail now provides recreation opportunities for hikers, off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and mountain biking. Winding valleys framed by rugged mountain bluffs give way to spectacular views of the surrounding area. The trails meander through numerous creeks which provide water for thirsty horses. Pond locations not adjacent to the trail are designated by signs and blue arrows. Six trail crossings are located along Big Shoal Creek. These crossings can be difficult during times of high water. Each trail crosses several gravel roads with portions located along old logging roads and open forest roads. These roads allow visitors to access the trail system from many locations. Backcountry trails are rugged and remote. Trails vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Bulletin boards are located at many trail access points with a trail registration box. For monitoring purposes and your safety, please be sure to sign in at registration boxes. Camps include: Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp, The Old Walnut Tree Camp, The Huckleberry Camp, and Quarry Camp. Trails: Huckleberry Mountain Trail (18.8 miles. This is a long loop so you may consider doubling back, depending on your available time), Bell Springs Loop (6.6 miles. An easy loop trail great for shorter rides with relatively level terrain), & Apple Loop (12.2 miles. This loop provides relatively easy riding terrain for OHVs along existing forest roads and old logging roads).

Huckleberry Mountain information and map

Map showing Road closure due to landslide on the Huckleberry Mountain Trail

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	A portion of FS Road 1604 (Shoal Creek Rd) has been permanently closed due to a landslide. Map showing Road closure on the Huckleberry Mountain Trail. Effective 4/27/21, trail closures due to logging operations. See maps - image and jpg
Closest Towns:	Paris
Operated By:	Mount Magazine Ranger District (479)963-3076

General Information

Directions: Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp - From Paris take Arkansas State Highway 22 east for 10 miles. From Dardanelle take Arkansas Highway 22 west for 26 miles. Turn south on Sorghum Hollow Road (gravel) and go 4.7 miles, turn left into camp. The Old Walnut Tree Camp - located on Forest Road 1604. From Arkansas Highway 22, follow Sorghum Hollow Road for 2.3 miles; turn right on Forest Road 1604, .2 miles past Shoal Creek low-water bridge. Travel approximately .2 miles to an open area on the left where a large walnut tree stands in the center. The Huckleberry Camp - located at the end of Forest Road 1613 (Eikleberry Road). From Arkansas Highway 22, turn south out of Paris on Arkansas Highway 309; continue 11 miles to Forest Road 1601 (Spring Lake Road); turn left and continue 8 miles to Forest Road 1613 (Eikleberry Road); turn left and continue 3.5 miles to an open area with a large pond at the end of the road. Quarry Camp - located on the eastern end of Mt. Magazine. From Paris take State Highway 309 south 17 miles. You will enter the Mt. Magazine State Park before reaching the access road to the camp. A sign on Highway 309 will direct you into camp.

Activities

Mountain Biking

Campground Camping

Camps include: Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp, The Old Walnut Tree Camp, The Huckleberry Camp, and Quarry Camp.

Reservation Info	Easy
Fire Information	Campfires are allowed (unless in the event of a burn ban), no firewood should be brought in or taken from any of the sites.

Dispersed Camping

River and Stream Fishing

Fishing in the Big Shoal Creek is available.

Day Hiking

Established in 1989, the Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail provides 37.3 miles of trail for multiple uses. Originally designed for horseback riding, the trail now provides recreation opportunities for hikers, off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and mountain biking. Winding valleys framed by rugged mountain bluffs give way to spectacular views of the surrounding area. The trails meander through numerous creeks which provide water for thirsty horses. Pond locations not adjacent to the trail are designated by signs and blue arrows. Six trail crossings are located along Big Shoal Creek. These crossings can be difficult during times of high water. Please exercise extreme caution when crossing Big Shoal Creek. Each trail crosses several gravel roads with portions located along old logging roads and open forest roads. These roads allow visitors to access the trail system from many locations. Backcountry trails are rugged and remote. Trails vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Bulletin boards are located at many trail access points with a trail registration box. For monitoring purposes and your safety, please be sure to sign in at registration boxes.

Fire Information	Campfires are allowed (unless in the event of a burn ban), no firewood should be brought in or taken from any of the sites.
Elevation desc	636-2,000 ft.

Horse Camping

Camps include: Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp, The Old Walnut Tree Camp, The Huckleberry Camp, and Quarry Camp. Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp - This developed camp has 15 family camping units (no electrical or water hookups), a pond for watering horses, a vault toilet, an outdoor shower (bring your own solar heated water bag) and day-use parking. The camp is the official trailhead for the Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail. A user fee is charged at this location.

Fire Information	Campfires are allowed (unless in the event of a burn ban), no firewood should be brought in or taken from any of the sites.
Water Availability	The trails meander through numerous creeks which provide water for thirsty horses. Pond locations not adjacent to the trail are designated by signs and blue arrows.

Horse Riding

Established in 1989, the Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail provides 37.3 miles of trail for multiple uses. Originally designed for horseback riding, the trail now provides recreation opportunities for hikers, off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and mountain biking. Winding valleys framed by rugged mountain bluffs give way to spectacular views of the surrounding area. The trails meander through numerous creeks which provide water for thirsty horses. Pond locations not adjacent to the trail are designated by signs and blue arrows. Six trail crossings are located along Big Shoal Creek. These crossings can be difficult during times of high water. Please exercise extreme caution when crossing Big Shoal Creek. Each trail crosses several gravel roads with portions located along old logging roads and open forest roads. These roads allow visitors to access the trail system from many locations. Backcountry trails are rugged and remote. Trails vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Bulletin boards are located at many trail access points with a trail registration box. For monitoring purposes and your safety, please be sure to sign in at registration boxes.

Water Availability

The trails meander through numerous creeks which provide water for thirsty horses. Pond locations not adjacent to the trail are designated by signs and blue arrows.