Eagle Rock Loop(edit)

12 reviews | |

DIFFICULT

#15 hike out of 34 in Ouachita National Forest |

DIFFICULT

25.5 mi

Distance

14 hrs 15 min

Time

997 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a difficult loop trail to Brushy Mtn in Ouachita National Forest.

This trail goes by Hurricane Knob, McKinley Mtn, Brier Creek Mtn, and Little Missouri Falls.

Sights to See

Rate this Hike

★★★★★

John 1 month, 3 weeks ago

This trail is closer to 28 miles than 25. Great multi day hike.

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chantheman95 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Started out at the Athens big fork trail head at the upper left side of the map, and went counter clockwise which led to doing the most elevation on the first day. I would recommend this. We did 8 miles, 12 miles, and 7 miles through 3 days/2 nights. Bring a good water filter and water shoes for the water crossings.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

thatmaceguy 7 months, 1 week ago

Just completed the loop counter-clockwise from the northwest trail-head where Athens-Big Fork meets Little Missouri Trail (2020-06-10 to 12). Lots of tree cover and plenty of clear running water in all of the creeks. Abundant campsites. Great views. Would love to do it again in the fall with our dogs. Tons of trash! Pack! It! Out! FFS. I expect to see trash left in camps that can be reached easily from the roads, but I really expected better from fellow backpackers. There were piles of trash most of the back-country fire pits. Filled all of my spare bags within the first 15 miles.

★ ★ ★ ★