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Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Apple Loop, Huckleberry Mountain Loop, Big Shoal Creek, Bell Springs Loop, Old Walnut Tree Camp, Huckleberry Camp, Sorghum Hollow Camp, Quarry Camp, Ozark National Forest, Magazine Ranger District

Last Known Status

Open

This trail system consists of thee large interconnecting loops. Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp is the preferred place to access the trails which has 15 primitive sites, but a small fee is charged for camping. Three other campsites offer direct access but there is no fee charged for camping. Most of the trails are open year-round except for Bell Springs Loop which closes temporarily between April and May for turkey nesting and hatching season.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No
Dates Open	Year-Round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Unknown
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (72 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	permitted on forest service roads
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Some Areas	(maximum width 72 inches) permitted on forest service roads
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	No	(RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trails
Rule Enforcement
Comment	Arkansas residents are required to register all 3 and 4-wheeled OHVs with the AR Department of Revenue. Decal is not a forest pass, it fulfills state requirements only. Arkansas residents can call their county revenue department for more information.

TERRAIN

Miles Of Trail	37
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	1000 to 2000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained	trails are marked with yellow and orange blazes
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Some
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	None
Shade	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Some
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (N)	4 Way Quick Stop (479) 938-7494
Diesel	5-20 Miles (N)	4 Way Quick Stop (479) 938-7494
Water	1-5 Miles (NE)	Shoal Bay Recreation Area Campground (479) 938-7335
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (NE)	Shoal Bay Recreation Area Campground (479) 938-7335
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (NE)	Shoal Bay Recreation Area Campground (479) 938-7335
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (N)	4 Way Quick Stop (479) 938-7494

FEES & PASSES

Parking	Yes ($3.00) Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp Day Use Fee
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $5.00 RV: $5.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp Fee

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

New Blaine, AR

Trail Map

From: Paris, AR
1) Take SR-22 east about 10 miles
2) Turn right (south) on Sorghum Hollow Road, continue 4.7 miles
3) Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp is on the left (north).

For The Old Walnut Tree Camp:
1) From SR-22 turn right (south) on Sorghum Hollow Road, continue 2.3 miles
2) Turn right (west) on FS Road 1604, continue .2 miles
3) Look for an open area on the left that has a large walnut tree in the center.

For Quarry Camp:
1) Take SR-309 south about 17 miles
2) Campground entrance is on the right (north).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Ozark National Forest - Magazine Ranger District
P.O. Box 511, Hwy 22 E & Kalamazo
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-3076
mailroom_r8_ozark@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov