Trail Description:
The trail follows the ridge line of Hole in the Ground
Mountain. It offers views of the Petit Jean River
Valley to the north and the Jack Creek Drainage to the
south. Surrounding pine and hardwood forests provide
opportunities for viewing deer, squirrel and black bear
(highest density in Arkansas).
Rugged, steep terrain is normal; geologic formations
are abundant. Jack Creek Campground (trailhead)
offers developed camping, picnicking, and swimming.
Jack Creek and Sugar Creek offer fishing and seasonal
Class III white water.
A short day hike on the Hole in the Ground Mountain
Trail allows visitors to explore exciting outdoor
opportunities.
Other Opportunities:
� Jack Creek Campground
� Sugar Creek
� Jack Creek
� Buck Ridge Rifle Range
� Dry Creek Wilderness
� Jack Creek Overlook Trial
� Sugar Creek Hiking Trail
� Hogan Mountain Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area
Hiking the
Hole in the Ground Mountain Trail:
Trail Information: Unsurfaced. Trail marked
with white rectangles. Travel time is 2.5 hours
one-way.
Site Amenities: No water available at Jack
Creek Campground, a �Fee Collection� site
which is open from mid-May to early September.
Jack Creek Campground has a group use
pavilion, picnic tables, vault toilets, pedestal
grills and fire rings.
Safety: Wear proper clothing for the season.
Wear footwear suitable for mountain hiking. Hike
with a partner and tell others where you are
going. Be prepared to wade Sugar Creek during
high water periods.
Difficulty Level: Most difficult.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Hole in the Ground Mountain Trail
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From Booneville go south on Hwy
23 for 2 miles, turn left on Hwy 116 for 1 mile,
go right on County Road 19 for 6 miles, then take
a left on Forest Service Road 141 for 1 mile to
Jack Creek Recreation Area.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Ouachita National Forest
Local Office: Ouachita National Forest
Address:
PO Box 417
, 2190 East Main
Booneville, AR, 72927
479-675-3233
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