OT Shuttles (Screen-shot this to your device)
UPDATED March, 2025

  • Ouachita Trail Guide (Mike & Lynn)
    918-383-0060
    Will shuttle the entire trail including airport and bus station pickups
    Located on west end of trail (Oklahoma)

  • Bluebell Store and Cafe (Lori)
    870-867-3999
    Will shuttle the entire trail.
    Located mid-trail (~mm 122) 5 miles south of the Hwy 27/OT junction in Story, AR

  • Latecia Glover
    479-469-7305 (new cell number)
    Will shuttle mm 0 through 94.5 (Big Brushy Rec Area)
    Located in Oklahoma.
    Willing to help with food/water caches and emergency pickups.

  • Tanya Reddin
    East side of trail.
    501-328-7119

  • Dale Powell
    Lives near Mena, trail maintainer and runner
    479-234-3253 (prefers initial contact by text to reduce robo calls)

Emergencies Contacts:

  • Karen Lee, Hot Springs Village, (501) 701-9412
    Helps solo hikers who must bail off the OT urgently at Hwy 298, 7, or 9. Provides a private bed and bath, transportation, and hot breakfast for the small fee. Cash only. Dog friendly.

  • Bill Mooney, (501) 330-2843
    Helps Hikers in Emergencies from Hwy 7 to Pinnacle Mt. State Park.