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Ouachita National Recreation Trail vs Petes Creek Trail #858

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Ouachita National Recreation Trail Petes Creek Trail #858
Distance 216 mi348 km 3.7 mi6 km
Elevation gain 10,180 ft3,103 m 3,468 ft1,057 m
Typical duration 14 days 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: February, March, October, November, December Best from July to July
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Ouachita National Recreation Trail vs Petes Creek Trail #858: which should you hike?

At 216 mi348 km, Ouachita National Recreation Trail is the longer route — roughly 213 mi342 km more than Petes Creek Trail #858 (3.7 mi6 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Petes Creek Trail #858 is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.