About this place

The Arbaugh Trial Head connects to the Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT), 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 many other trails are impassable. Fall through Spring are the peak seasons for this trail. Featured in National Geographic Magazine, The Guardian, and Backpacker Magazine, the OHT offers 168 miles of hiking and backpacking across the most rugged and scenic terrain in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. From Clarksville take Arkansas 103 north for 18 miles then turn right (east) on Hwy 215 for approx. 1 miles. From Oark, take County Rd 5261 North for approx.. 6 miles, turn north on County Rd 5261 for approx. 1 mile.