Since 1979, The Ouachita Trek has provided Scouts in the Cimarron Council a 3 day Philmont-like backpacking experience that takes place annually during Spring Break week.

The Ouachita National Recreation Trail stretches 223 miles through the scenic Ouachita Mountains of Central Arkansas and Southeaster Oklahoma. The "Ouachita Trail" runs from Talimena State Park in Oklahoma and ends at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, near Little Rock, Arkansas.

Shakedown
Shakedown will take place on February 27-28, 2010 at Lake McMurtry. Cost will be $10 per participant. If you've never hiked the Ouachitas before, this is a requirement. It will ensure that your backpack is packed properly, you have the right gear and that you understand backpacking protocol.

31st Annual Ouachita Trek
The Trek will take place on March 13-17, 2010. T

For 2010, participants will hike hike the Arkansas side of the mountains.

There will be Easy, Moderate and Difficult treks offered.

Additional Information

Ouachita National Forest Web site