Eagle Rock Loop
25.5 mi
Distance
14 hrs 15 min
Time
terrain
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
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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.
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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.
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Public Tracks
Track (12/7/19, 12:45:10PM)
Steve Smith
Grant Wickard
Samuel Mortimer
Eagle Rock Loop from Athens Big Fork Trailhead
Traced from Gaia Topo 2020-05-31