Biking
Mountain biking is available at this forest.
Mountain Biking
Whether you are looking for an easy afternoon ride or a challenging chain-breaking opportunity, tour national forests are the go-to place for mountain biking. Just remember, many of these trails are used by hikers and horseback riders so please make sure to think of your safety and the safety of others as you travel.
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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area
Nestled between scenic pine and oak-clad mountains in the northeast corner of the Ouachita National Forest is Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. The serene 18-acre lake is noted for its swimming and…
Lake Winona Gravel Bike Loop
This route offers a variety of mountain landscapes and scenic vistas along the eastern edge of the Ouachita National Forest. Riders will encounter mostly intermediate topography with intermittent…
Mena/Oden Ranger District
Mena/Oden Office1603 Hwy 71 NorthMena, AR 71953(479) 394-2382Mena-Oden Ranger District is a fast paced, complex, multiple use district consisting of approximately 43 permanent employees, several…
Oklahoma Ranger District
The Oklahoma Ranger District consists of about 363,000 acres located on the west side of the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma. The district is split into three areas: the northern unit…
Poteau/Cold Springs Ranger District
Poteau Office (479) 637-4174PO Box 2255Jct Hwy 71 & 248Waldron, AR 72958Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District is a 334,000 acre unit with a complex mix of natural resource management programs and…
Shady Lake
Site Open
Scenic 25-acre lake in remote mountain setting. The Civilian Conservation Corps developed the Shady Lake Recreation Area in 1937. The Shady Lake Trail traverses Saline Creek, passes the historic…
Sugar Creek Multiuse
Site Open
The Sugar Creek Multi-Use Trail is a network of looping trails that winds over various types of terrain and through a variety of tree types. Connecting loops offer users an opportunity to explore…
Wolf Pen Gap
Site Open
Featuring high mountain vistas, the trail leads the rider through an array of areas, including scenic Gap Creek and Board Camp Creek. The trail continues through a forest of large pines and hardwoods…