Talimena Scenic Drive
Ouachita National Forest, Polk County, AR
Point-to-point trail in Ouachita National Forest, Polk County, AR. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 32.1 mi (51.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,543 ft (1,080 m)
- Est. Time
- 12 hr 10 min
- High point
- 2,667 ft (813 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Blue Haze Vista 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Acorn Vista 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Round Mountain Vista 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Eagleton Vista 6.2 mi (10 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Grand View Vista 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Lake Wilhelmina Vista 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Talimena Scenic Drive
How long is Talimena Scenic Drive?
Talimena Scenic Drive is 32.1 mi (51.7 km) long. Most people take about 12 hr 10 min. It climbs 3,543 ft (1,080 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,667 ft (813 m).
How hard is Talimena Scenic Drive?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Talimena Scenic Drive?
6 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Talimena Scenic Drive?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Talimena Scenic Drive shaded?
Partly shaded (51% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Talimena Scenic Drive?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Talimena Scenic Drive?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Talimena Scenic Drive?
Honey and Pearl's, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shell, 0.6 mi (0.9 km).
Is this a good week for Talimena Scenic Drive?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Talimena Scenic Drive
- E.ridge - Inner Loop Ouachita National Forest · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- E.ridge - Settler Loop Ouachita National Forest · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- E.ridge - Carriage Trail Ouachita National Forest · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- E.ridge - Fern Loop Ouachita National Forest · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- E.ridge - Southern Loop Ouachita National Forest · Easy · 2 mi (3.3 km)
- E.ridge - Orchard Trail Ouachita National Forest · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Earthquake Ridge Trail Ouachita National Forest · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Rich Mountain Trail Ouachita National Forest · Expert · 16.2 mi (26.1 km)
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