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Reservoir Trail trailhead – Queen Wilhelmina This is a short but vigorous trail. It takes you from the Lodge overlook down to the reservoir that was part of the 1890′s Wilhelmina Inn water system. Interactive Reservoir Trail GPX Map Click here for large interactive map. Read more … 
Spring Trail – Queen Wilhelmina If you are looking for a short easy wooded trail, consider the Spring Trail at Queen Wilhelmina State Park (near Mena, Arkansas). Interactive Spring Trail GPX Map Click here for large interactive map. 
1800's Spring – Queen Wilhelmina At 0.3 miles, the Spring Trail is one of the shortest trails I’ve hiked in an Arkansas State Park. It is also one of the easiest, with very little elevation change.
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Lover's Leap Overlook – Queen Wilhelmina State Park Back in November when I was attending the annual meeting of the Friends of the Ouachita Trail at Queen Wilhelmina State Park (near Mena, Arkansas), I hiked the Lover’s Leap Trail for the first time.It turns out that I missed the best part. Interactive Lover’s Leap Trail GPX Map Click here for large interactive map.
Lover's Leap Trail – Queen Wilhelmina
Good news. As of today, the trails at Queen Wilhelmina State Park are open again. I would assume that means they have not had any recent bear sightings. [Photo: Pixelperfectdigital.com]
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Saturday, I hiked what I have labeled as segments 03-A and 03-B of the Ouachita Trail. This is a 2.5 mile section that begins at Queen Wilhelmina State Park and continues East until it intersects with Highway 88 (of the Talimena Scenic Drive). The first half-mile or so it is the same as the State Park’s Lover’s Leap Trail.It’s not that difficult trail segment overall. There is some up and down climbing, but there are also long stretches on a relatively level ridge.As you would expect, the trail has some great views from Rich Mountain. Read more … |
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It is about .8 miles (round trip) down to the reservoir and back. With an elevation change of about 200 feet, be ready for a climb when you head back up this short trail. 
