MOUNTAIN BIKING: Little Blakley

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Description

A network of several single track loops, with some old logging road connections. Some loops are not well kept. Others are. Located in the Ouachita Nat'l Forest, the trails go through pine-hardwood forest, and some follow along beautiful Lake Ouachita with great views (and swims). Many switchbacks, some rock gardens, and some tough and some long climbs. The trails are fairly remote, a riding partner is recommended. Also, some trails are hard to ride after they've done controlled burns in the forest.

Directions

Take hwy 270 west out of Hot Springs. At hwy 227 take a right and go for about 6 miles to Mountain Pine. In Mountain Pine take a right onto hwy 227 and follow for about 6 miles until Lake Ouachita State Park. Take a right at the four way stop and stay on this road, you will eventually come to a old one lane bridge and the pavement will stop. Follow the dirt road and keep an eye out to your right for a little brown sign that reads L.B. Trail. Take a right here and follow this road, you will come to another road take a left on this road, there should be a sign there as well. Follow this road till it dead ends. The trail head is to the right of the parking area cross a bridge and go to the right, your on your way. If your not sure of where you are going, stop in at the visitor center and ask directions to the trail. It's on Road 30200<br /><br />Directions modified from: http://www.mtbark.com/litblake.htm

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