Lovers Leap Overlook, stunning south-facing view. Previously, I profiled this scenic and accessible stretch of Section 3 of the Ouachita Trail on Rich Mountain (Polk County, near Mena). It goes approximately from mile 51.6 to 54.1.
There are some great south-facing views on this stretch.
But be prepared for possible overgrowth, once you are out of the Queen Wilhelmina State Park boundary.
These are some additional photos from that October 23, 2017 autumn hike.
Ouachita Trail, on the Lovers Leap Trail at Queen Wilhelmina. Ouachita Trail at Queen Wilhelmina. In the area east of Queen Wilhelmina. Ouachita Trail. Ouachita Trail. Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88. Quite a bit of this part of the trail is rocky, adding to the beauty and character. Ouachita Trail. Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88. One of the scenic south-facing vistas on this stretch of the trail. Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88. There was a lot of fall foliage on this late October hike. Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88. Most of this segment runs along the hillside of Rich Mountain. Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88. One of the nice vistas on this stretch of the Ouachita Trail. More hillside trail. This scenic area is close to the Highway 88 (Talimena Scenic Drive) crossing. Photo Gallery Click below for full-screen photo gallery of these and more pics from my October 23, 2017 hike.
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88
Last revised: 5-14-2021