Near LOViT: Ode to Bench
A bench along the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail overlooks Lake Ouachita, AR.
Near LOViT: Ode to Bench
Owens Bridge
Near LOViT: Ode to Bench
Hal Barnes Bench
Near LOViT: Ode to Bench
Jim Owens Family Bench.
Near LOViT: Ode to Bench
Pat H. Paradies Bench

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LOViT: Ode to Bench

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A skippy jaunt from Mt. Harbor Road to two perfect views of Lake Ouachita.
2.3
mi
Distance
333
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekSpringWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Wear Orange in hunting season.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.25mi
Distance
333ft
Elevation Gain
268ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
724ft
High Point
590ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
You've had an exhausting day at the lake. The crappie weren't biting, your ATV lost a tire, the ice machine broke, and the cooler is warm. When the going gets tough, the tough get going down a relaxing trail. This is the cure. This is a simple out and back designed to re-center your focus when life feels a bit heavy. You have many chances to ponder purpose on this trail, so bring it back to what is most important. Sit down, or not, and remember that this opportunity to hike the trail was given as a gift for you to enjoy. Many long hours of trail nurturing went into making this hike special. Pay it forward.
History & Background
Trail maintained and completed by those who love it.

Route Conditions

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