Ouachita Trail between Horsethief Springs and FR 6014
One of my favorite parts of the Ouachita Trail to walk is the 1.6 or so mile stretch of Section 1 between Horsethief Springs and Forest Road 6014 (to the east). This is on Winding Stair Mountain (Ouachita National Forest, LeFlore County, Oklahoma).
It’s easy to get to, and it’s an enjoyable scenic hillside walk on a part of the trail that’s usually in good condition. Much of it is lined with interesting rocks.
Ouachita Trail
My full profile of this stretch (along with the part over to Winding Stair Trailhead) is in this post.
Cool rocky area
These are some additional photos from my hike on this part of the Ouachita Trail on November 14, 2015.
Ouachita Trail between Horsethief Springs and FR 6014Some fall foliage on the Ouachita TrailMuch of this part of the Ouachita Trail is lined with interesting rocks.As you can see, most of this part of the OT is on a hillside which makes it a scenic and visually interesting hike.Ouachita TrailOuachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6014Ouachita TrailThe barbed wire fence on the right is by the area under the Shawnee Vista, on the Talimena Scenic Drive.One of the views in this part of the Ouachita Trail. Of course, there are more expansive views during leaf-off.Ouachita Trail between Horsethief Springs and FR 6014Ouachita TrailOuachita Trail between Horsethief Springs and FR 6014Ouachita TrailMore fall foliageOuachita Trail
Photo Gallery
Click below for full-screen photo gallery of these pics plus more from my October 15, 2015 hike between Horsethief Springs and Winding Stair Trailhead.
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: FR 6010 to Winding Stair TH
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Ouachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6010
Rock garden on Ouachita Trail
Rocky area on Ouachita Trail
Ouachita Trail – Winding Stair Trailhead. This is at the end of Section 1.
Rock ridge at around 22.5.
Ouachita Trail, east of FR 6014
Ouachita Trail
Ouachita Trail, a little bit east of FR 6014
Facing west, this is the Ouachita Trail junction with FR 6014
Ouachita Trail
View between the trees from the Ouachita Trail between Horsethief Springs and FR 6010
Ouachita Trail, east of Horsethief Springs
Here you can see some of the slope of the hillside-following Ouachita Trail between Horsethief Springs and FR 6014.
Ouachita Trail, east of Horsethief Springs
Stone spring enclosure at the Horsethief Springs picnic area
4 replies on “Ouachita Trail 01: Pics of Horsethief Springs to FR 6014 (19.9 – 21.7)”
Mike, These are fabulous fall pictures of the OT! Would you have any objection if I shared to the FoOT Facebook page? I would, of course, give you photo credit.
Marty
Marty, Thanks for the kind comments. (I’ve also sent you an email.) Mike
Can you ride bicycles on the trail?
I think it permitted in this area but it might be very hard to due to it being a rocky trail.
4 replies on “Ouachita Trail 01: Pics of Horsethief Springs to FR 6014 (19.9 – 21.7)”
Mike, These are fabulous fall pictures of the OT! Would you have any objection if I shared to the FoOT Facebook page? I would, of course, give you photo credit.
Marty
Marty, Thanks for the kind comments. (I’ve also sent you an email.) Mike
Can you ride bicycles on the trail?
I think it permitted in this area but it might be very hard to due to it being a rocky trail.