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Trail Description:
Located at the Robert S. Kerr Arboretum and Nature Center adjacent to the Talimena Scenic Drive are three interpretive trails. One features a variety of plants that are identified by trail signs. Another trail tells the fascinating story of how a tree competes with other inhabitants for survival. The third trail explains the process of soil formation and its importance in the forest life cycle. The trails are an easy walk for the day hiker and provide an opportunity to experience the variety of ecological areas that exist on a single mountain. A restroom and drinking water are at the ature center where the trails begin. These are open from spring through autumn. In winter the trails are open, but the restroom is closed and water is not available. Surrounding Areas: Robert S. Kerr Arboretum and Nature Center, Talimena
Scenic Drive, Winding Stair Mountain National
Recreation Area, Winding Stair Recreation Area.
Hiking the
Kerr Arboretum Trails:
Trail Surface and Markings:
Unsurfaced. The trails are well defined by
interpretive signs along the pathway.
Water: Drinking water is available at the
Kerr Nature Center.
Difficulty Level: Easy.
History: The trails are located in an area
that once served as the home of some of
the Choctaw Indians. The Choctaw
sparsely settled the area in the 1800s.
After early settlers logged the area in the
1900s, the Federal Government bought and
regenerated the land as a national forest.
Recommended Seasons: Autumn through
spring.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Kerr Arboretum Trails
Travel Information
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Ouachita National Forest
Local Office: Ouachita National Forest
Address:
52175 US Highway 59
, (Ten miles south of Heavener on Highway 59/270)
Hodgen, OK, 74939
918-653-2991
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