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The Ozark Highlands Trail is a 218 mile long distance trail through Northwest Arkansas.
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The Ozark Highlands Trail is a {{convert|515|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} long distance trail through Northwest Arkansas.
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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
  
Length:
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Length: {{convert|515|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} planned, {{convert|435|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} built <ref name="OHTA">[https://ozarkhighlandstrail.com Ozark Highlands Trail Association]</ref>
  
 
Standard direction(s) of travel: <!-- nobo, sobo, etc. -->
 
Standard direction(s) of travel: <!-- nobo, sobo, etc. -->
  
Season:  
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Season: October through June<ref>[https://ozarkhighlandstrail.com/faqs/when-is-the-best-time-to-hike-the-oht/ When is the Best Time to Hike]</ref>, but the trail is open all year<ref>[https://ozarkhighlandstrail.com/faqs/is-the-trail-open-all-year/ Is the Trail Open All Year]</ref>
  
Trail Association: <!-- link to article of trail org -->
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Trail Association: [https://ozarkhighlandstrail.com Ozark Highlands Trail Association]
  
 
== Permits and Regulations ==
 
== Permits and Regulations ==
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Permits are not required along the OHT. Please use the registration boxes as you encounter them to help the forest service with resource management.<ref>[https://ozarkhighlandstrail.com/faqs/are-permits-required/ Are Permits Required?]</ref>
  
 
== Maps ==
 
== Maps ==
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=== Websites ===
 
=== Websites ===
 
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[https://backpackingroutes.com/ozark-highlands-trail/ Ozark Highlands Trail guide on BackpackingRoutes.com]
  
 
=== Apps ===
 
=== Apps ===
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=== Guidebooks ===
 
=== Guidebooks ===
 
<!-- Ie Yogi's, Wilderness Press -->
 
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[http://timernst.com/Products/OHT.html Ozark Highlands Trail Guide], currently in its 7th edition
  
 
=== Other ===
 
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== Water ==
 
== Water ==
 
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Water is generally available outside of July-September and there are many water crossings.<ref>[https://ozarkhighlandstrail.com/faqs/is-there-water-available-along-the-trail-and-is-it-safe-to-drink/ Water Availability]</ref>
  
 
== Weather ==
 
== Weather ==

Latest revision as of 22:46, 11 June 2022

The Ozark Highlands Trail is a 515 km (320 mi) long distance trail through Northwest Arkansas.

Overview

Length: 515 km (320 mi) planned, 435 km (270 mi) built [1]

Standard direction(s) of travel:

Season: October through June[2], but the trail is open all year[3]

Trail Association: Ozark Highlands Trail Association

Permits and Regulations

Permits are not required along the OHT. Please use the registration boxes as you encounter them to help the forest service with resource management.[4]

Maps

Online Maps

Printed Maps

Information Resources

Websites

Ozark Highlands Trail guide on BackpackingRoutes.com

Apps

Guidebooks

Ozark Highlands Trail Guide, currently in its 7th edition

Other

Sections

Water

Water is generally available outside of July-September and there are many water crossings.[5]

Weather

Resupply Locations

Geographic Features

Administrative Territories

Online Communities

References

External Links