Lake Ouachita Vista Trail

Lake Ouachita Vista Trail is an un-surfaced hiking and mountain biking trail winding along the southern shore of Lake Ouachita. Being developed by volunteers in cooperation with the US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Forest Service, plans call for the trail to extend 35 to 40 miles along the shore, connecting private resorts and public campground including Brady Mountain, before finally reaching Blakely Mountain Dam in Hot Springs.  Parking is provided at each trailhead.

The trail rises 900 feet from the Denby trailhead to Hickory Nut Mountain. Hikers and bikers travel up, down and along mountain slopes through mixed hardwood and pine forest opening up at several places to breathtaking views of the lake. Beautiful displays of wildflowers await during spring and summer months.

Eagle Vista provides a glorious opportunity to view the Bald Eagles in the winter. Along the trail pits left by quartz and silver speculators, an old cattle dip, the remains of a moonshiner’s still, and waterfalls are evidence of the area’s colorful history. And strategically placed benches allow hikers and bikers to take a break and enjoy the view.

 

See KATV Channel 7 transmission from the Hickory Nut Mountain Vista.

Map of Lake Ouachita Vista Trail

Download the full sized trail map.

Second Annual Hike for the Cure

The second annual Hike for the Cure on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) sponsored by Project Pink Awareness was held on Saturday, April 18. Fifty - nine eager participants braved the forecast for rain and came out to enjoy the hike.   ....  more

The 2009 LOViT Marathon

Early December on the shores of Lake Ouachita can be a frigid experence .... more

You Never Know Just What You'll See Along the Trail

Be sure to bring your camera, there is always something of interest along the trails for your travel scrapbook.

Mountain Biking on the Vista Trails

Great Mountain Bike Trails!