Hempstead Road 421
Total Miles
4.1
Elevation
132.25 ft
Duration
0.4 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Overview
Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area protects a continuum of plant communities that occur along the transition from the upland blackland prairies to the low bottomlands along the Little River. It contains one of the largest, and most intact, examples of mesic (moderately moist), dry-mesic, and dry upland forests remaining in the northern part of the Coastal Plain. Through much of the site, canopy trees average 2 to 3 feet or more in diameter, with many larger individual trees. It also includes blackland prairie remnants, hardwood flatwoods, and wooded seeps, and supports several rare plant species. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) shares ownership of portions of this area. Specific types of hunting are allowed in this natural area. For details, see the Nacatoch Ravines Natural Area WMA listing in the current Arkansas Hunting Guidebook. Take all necessary safety precautions when visiting this area. Roads are dirt with some gravel. Ruts and mud can be present and cause issues with low-clearance vehicles. At times, a gate could be closed.
Photos of Hempstead Road 421
Difficulty
You will encounter narrow dirt roads that can be rutted and muddy when wet.
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