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Recreational
Hiking and Biking trails surrounding Lake Ouachita abound in scenic beauty and wildlife.
Numerous trails are located on Corps of Engineers property and on the
Ouachita National Forest surrounding the lake.
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Caddo Bend
Trail
Length: 4 miles
The Caddo trail parallels the shoreline of a peninsula extending into
beautiful Lake Ouachita. A pleasant hikes to experience Views of
the lake Ouachita are consistently beautiful, quartz outcroppings are
exceptionally pretty, and the breeze off the water is refreshingly pure.
The challenge is neither too difficult nor too easy, making this the
perfect day hike.
Wildflowers, large boulder gardens, an abundance of quartz, scenic views
of Lake Ouachita, and an observation deck overlooking the lake at the
end of the peninsula are some of the main attractions. The trail begins
near the park amphitheater and circles the entire peninsula back to its
beginning.
Location: 3 miles west of Hot Springs on U.S. 270, then 12 miles north
on Hwy. 227
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Dogwood Trail
Length: 1/2 mile
Perfect for a casual walk through the Ouachita National Forest, this trail
highlights unique wildlife found throughout the region by interpretive
signs.
Location: From Hot Springs, travel 3 miles west on U.S. 270, then 12 miles
north on Hwy. 227 to the park
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The Lake
Ouachita Vista Trail:
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Woodpecker
Hollow Nature Trail, located in the COE Denby Point Campgrounds
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Buckskin Nature
Trail, located in the COE Denby Point Campgrounds
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Watchable
Wildlife ADA Trail - handicapped accessible
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Ouachita Geo-Float
Trail
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