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Belle Starr Multiple Use Trail
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
| Other Names | Poteau Mountain Multiple Use Trail, Ouachita National Forest, Poteau-cold Springs Ranger District |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Ouachita National Forest features about 22 miles of rugged ATV trails that form a long loop. The trail has a good variety of light to moderate hill climbs, seasonal water crossings and is surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest.
There are two designated staging areas that offer plenty of room for parking but there are no camping facilities. Call before you haul for current conditions.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| 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 (64 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 64 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 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 | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| 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. | |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Hartford, AR | ||
| From: Hartford, AR
1) Take Pine Street south about 2.5 miles 2) Turn left (east) onto Harmony Road, continue .7 mile 3) Staging area is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Ouachita National Forest - Poteau-cold Springs Ranger District P.O. Box 417 Booneville, AR 72927 (479) 675-3233 (479) 637-4174 sm.fs.onf-contact@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 22 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 750 to 1700 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | trail is marked with yellow rectangles |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Intersections | Few | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Hartford, AR | |
| Diesel | Hartford, AR | |
 Water | Hartford, AR | |
 RV Hookup | Hartford, AR | |
 RV Disposal | Hartford, AR | |
| Campground | Hartford, AR | |
 Conv Store | Hartford, AR |
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