Ouachita Mountains
The Ouachita Mountain Range covers parts of west-central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma.
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Ouachita Mountains Details
The Ouachita Mountain Range covers parts of west-central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. Along with the Ozark Mountains, these mountains form the U.S. Interior Highlands, one of the few major mountain regions between the Rockies and Appalachians. Mt. Magazine, in west-central Arkansas, is the highest peak in the Ouachitas, rising to 2,753 feet above sea level. The Ouachitas are unusual in that the ridges are generally aligned east to west, as opposed to the Rockies and Appalachians, which are aligned north-south. The most obvious consequence is the extensive south-facing slope on each ridge, which receives quite a bit more heat and sunlight than the cooler, moister, north-facing slopes. South-facing slopes are often covered in pine forests and woodlands, while the northern slopes typically have a diverse hardwood forest.
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Nearby Parks Around Ouachita Mountains
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ouachita Mountains
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6.3 mi away
Ouachita National Forest
The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres across central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma, with headquarters in Hot Springs.
9.5 mi away
Music Mountain
Music Mountain is the park's highest peak, at 1,405 feet.
9.7 mi away
City of Hot Springs
The city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, which surrounds Hot Springs National Park, has a population of a little over 35,000 residents.
9.9 mi away
Blacksnake Road
Blacksnake Road enters Hot Springs National Park from the west and is an alternate way to access the park.
10.0 mi away
Bull Bayou
Bull Bayou is a stream that runs along the western edge of Hot Springs National Park near Music Mountain.
