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Biking

Mountain biking is available at this forest. 

Mountain Biking

Whether you are looking for an easy afternoon ride or a challenging chain-breaking opportunity, tour national forests are the go-to place for mountain biking. Just remember, many of these trails are used by hikers and horseback riders so please make sure to think of your safety and the safety of others as you travel.

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Albert Pike Day Use

Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Hiking Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Nestled in the forested splendor of the rugged Ouachita Mountains, this recreation area is located in the southern portion of the national forest. Visitors are invited to hike the nature trail or…

Athens Big Fork Trail

Biking Hiking
Rather than running east to west along creek beds like other trails on the Caddo-Womble Ranger District, this trail runs north to south across the mountains. Crossing eight mountains, the trail is…

Bear Creek Trail & Horse Camp

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
Along this trail, visitors will enjoy a variety of settings including forested creeks, panoramic vistas, and captivating rock formations. The trail consists of 4 loops, offering visitors…

Belle Starr Multi-Use

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Belle Starr Mult-Use Trail is a 22.6 mile looping trail that winds over the unique and varied terrain of the Ouachita National Forest. Riders and hikers will experience a diverse forest, with…

Belle Starr North Parking/Trailhead

Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Hiking
The North Parking/Trailhead provides access to the Belle Starr Multi-Use Trail. Trails are gravel or unsurfaced. The trail is marked with yellow rectangles. Markers are posted at intersections to…

Belle Starr West Parking/Trailhead

Site Open
Biking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking
The West Parking/Trailhead provides access to the Belle Starr Multi-Use Trail.Trails are gravel or unsurfaced. The trail is marked with yellow rectangles. Markers are posted at intersections to help…

Big Brushy Trail Complex

Hiking Biking
Brushy Mountain, Mountain Top, Rockhouse and Brushy Creek Trails, combined with the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, allow many opportunities for loop-trail hiking and biking, ranging from 3 to 12…

Billy Creek Recreation Area

Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking
The camping area lies along a small stream, which provides a great spot to fish for sunfish in the small pools. Billy Creek Trail starts here and climbs to the top of Winding Stair Mountain.  The…

Billy Creek Trail

Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Billy Creek Trail winds down from the Talimena Scenic Drive atop Winding Stair Mountain. It offers year-round day hiking as well as horseback riding. The trail curves down the southern face of…

Boardstand /Military Road

Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Biking Hiking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Picnicking
The trails travel through the western end of Holson Valley and the Indian Nations Scenic and Wildlife Area.

Last updated April 14th, 2025