About this place

Surrounded by a beautiful mature hardwood forest, Ft. Douglas Trailhead t is located next to two Nationally recognized Wild & Scenic Rivers (Big Piney Creek and Hurricane Creek) and the spectacular Hurricane Wilderness. Both Wild and Scenic Rivers highlight the picturesque falls, rocks, and a bluffs of the areas. The 168 mile Ozark Highlands Trail goes through this trailhead, and crosses the Big Piney WSR on one of the few remaining single lane highway bridges (Ft. Douglas Bridge 1939) in the state. The OHT then weaves it way through 16 miles to trail through the Hurricane Wilderness and Hurricane Wild & Scenic River. From Hagarville, take Arkansas 123 north for 16 miles. From Pelsor, take Arkansas 123 west for 10 miles