Flatside Wilderness, US Wilderness Area in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas
The 9,507-acre Flatside Wilderness contains dense forests, rocky outcrops, small creeks, and multiple mountain peaks reaching elevations of 1,790 feet.
Congress established Flatside Wilderness through the Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984, with an additional 640-acre expansion approved in 2019.
The wilderness maintains strict preservation protocols, allowing visitors to experience the land in its natural state without modern infrastructure or mechanized equipment.
Visitors access the area through Forest Service Road 132 from Arkansas Highway 9, with parking available near Flatside Pinnacle for trail access.
The Ouachita National Recreation Trail traverses the wilderness for 8.9 miles, crossing White Oak Mountain and presenting diverse geological formations.
Location: Arkansas
GPS coordinates: 34.85970,-92.94750
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:35
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