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Eagle Rock Loop

Trail conditions in Whole route · model estimate, not a field inspection

DryNo major muddy sections detected. The route is probably dry based on available data.

Rugged backcountry loop with potentially dangerous river crossings. Check current Ouachita National Forest alerts and water conditions, use an open trailhead and do not enter flooded crossings.

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Dry Surface score, 1 avoid to 10 dry

Data confidence: High

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TrackHIKING

Length42.25 km

Drying forecastNo verified whole-route drying time

Weather data: fresh

Rain, last 24h0.3 mm

Temperature29.37 °C

Rain coverage100.0%

Oldest input age3.89 h

Calculated: 23 Sep 2026, 23:37 UTC. Automatically refreshed every 30 minutes.

Sources and coverage · 8 weather cells

Source: noaa-mrms-radar + noaa-nws

Weather aggregated over route cells, not one representative point.

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Is the whole route dry and open?

No opening status is verified here. This is a model estimate; local puddles, damage and closures may differ. 845 calculated segments across 8 weather cells. Follow land-manager notices.

When will this route dry?

A current surface score does not establish a drying time. Check the rainfall observation time, refresh stale inputs and review local reports before leaving.

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845 calculated route segments

Calculation: 23 Sep 2026, 23:37 UTC · 845 calculated segments across 8 weather cells. Click a segment to locate it on the map. Grey means current conditions are not confirmed. Distance order follows the source geometry for analysis; it is not an official stage itinerary.

Dry: 40.7 km · Wet: 0.0 km · Muddy: 0.0 km · High risk: 0.0 km · Unknown: 0.0 km

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Route and access notes

A rugged loop in Arkansas's Ouachita National Forest combining the Little Missouri, Athens–Big Fork and Viles Branch trails across steep ridges and river crossings.

Planning this route

The Forest Service guide and map define the complete Eagle Rock Loop from three named trail sections. The refreshed connected source relation measures 42.3 km, agreeing with the published 26.8-mile circuit, and contains no alternatives or unresolved members.

Access and source limitations

The route is a difficult backcountry hike with repeated steep ridge climbs and multiple unbridged creek and Little Missouri River crossings. Water levels can make crossings impassable; Albert Pike is not an overnight parking option.