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Ponca Wilderness and Buffalo National River Loop

Loop hike around Ponca Wilderness and Buffalo National River from Steel Creek Campground. #Hiking #Loop #River #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

  • Distance: 18.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 4,354 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 2,165 ft
  • Elevation loss: 4,354 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 922 ft

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  • Distance: 18.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 4,354 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 2,165 ft
  • Elevation loss: 4,354 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 922 ft

About this trail

Name: Ponca Wilderness and Buffalo National River Loop trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Buffalo River Trail, Pruitt, Newton County, Arkansas, 72670, United States (36.03945 -93.34606)

End: Buffalo River Trail, Pruitt, Newton County, Arkansas, 72670, United States (36.03945 -93.34606)

Coordinates: 36.03213 -93.36083 36.07165 -93.29953

Topography: Newton County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Distance: 6.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,188 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,185 ft

Ponca Wilderness

United States > Arkansas > Newton County > Stoverville

Hike through Ponca Wilderness in Buffalo National River. #Hiking #Mountain #River #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 13.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,815 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,316 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🩹Survival Bandages - High‑quality bandages for emergencies
🧦Merino Wool Socks - Moisture-wicking, blister-preventing socks for long treks
🧭Map Reading Tools - Tools and kits for map navigation
🌎3D Topographic Globes - Raised relief globes for a tactile understanding of geography
🦺Reflective Outdoor Gear - Safety gear for low‑light conditions

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