Ritter

4.6/5 (13 reviews)
This fun 3 1/2 mile trail is tucked away in the beautiful Ouachita National Forest. The area around Lake Winona is exceptionally scenic but doesn't offer much as far as obstacles or anything technically challenging, except for Ritter. Ritter is one of the most difficult trails in the area and if you... Read More
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Highlights of Ritter

Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Overland Category Icon Overland
Highest Elevation
1299 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
211
Nearest Town
Jessieville
Nearest Services
Jessieville
Management Agency
Ouachita National Forest
District
Winona Ranger District

Overview

This fun 3 1/2 mile trail is tucked away in the beautiful Ouachita National Forest. The area around Lake Winona is exceptionally scenic but doesn't offer much as far as obstacles or anything technically challenging, except for Ritter. Ritter is one of the most difficult trails in the area and if you and your rig are up for the task, it's a lot of fun! There are several washouts throughout the trail, some of which are fairly deep, and a small water crossing towards the end of the trail. It can be traveled either way and provides shortcuts to several other roads in the area with a little challenge along the way. It is approximately 20-25 miles from Hot Springs which is known for its historical bathhouses and other tourist attractions.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
13 Community Reviews
1 Video
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