The trail offers beautiful panoramic views in every direction. A day hiker or an overnight backpacker may enjoy spectacular views of Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Rich Mountain Fire Tower and the Ouachita Mountains in Oklahoma and Arkansas.

The trail traverses historic sites dating from the late 1800s to 1940 where pioneers once settled. The trail also features unusual geology and vegetation. The trail leads you into Black Fork Mountain Wilderness, a place for solitude and primitive recreation. Please hike in small groups of fewer than 10 people.

Part of the existing trail was an 1800s trail road that wound its way to the top of Black Fork Mountain. The eastern end of the Black Fork Mountain Wilderness Trail follows a road that was built in 1963 for a 15,000 acre fire known as Eagletown Burn. In 1984, it was designated as a National Wilderness in Arkansas. The Oklahoma section was added in 1988.

Unsurfaced: White rectangles mark the trail. Travel time 3 hours one way. Water is limited to fall, winter and spring.

From Mena, AR, go 4 miles on Hwy. 71 north to Acorn. At Acorn take Hwy. 270 west 6 miles to the trailhead.