Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics

Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
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 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Ouachita Trail, on the Lovers Leap Trail at Queen Wilhelmina.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Ouachita Trail at Queen Wilhelmina.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
In the area east of Queen Wilhelmina.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Ouachita Trail.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Ouachita Trail.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Quite a bit of this part of the trail is rocky, adding to the beauty and character.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Ouachita Trail.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
One of the scenic south-facing vistas on this stretch of the trail.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
There was a lot of fall foliage on this late October hike.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Most of this segment runs along the hillside of Rich Mountain.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
Ouachita Trail Sec 03, between Queen Wilhelmina and Hwy 88.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
One of the nice vistas on this stretch of the Ouachita Trail.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
More hillside trail.
Ouachita Trail 03: Queen Wilhelmina to Hwy 88 (51.6 to 54.1) Pics photo
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.

Last revised: 5-14-2021

By Mike Newman

Mike Newman, editor and creator of Arklahoma Hiker, likes to day hike and walk outdoors in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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